A Belfast Christmas: Fir & Festivity
A new candle fragrance by Belfast Times
In Victorian Belfast, Christmas traditions were evolving. Real fir trees began appearing in middle-class homes, placed proudly in the hall or parlour, adorned with flickering candles, handmade decorations, and carefully wrapped gifts. The city streets would shimmer with lanterns, shop windows filled with festive displays, and the air carried the excitement of the season.
Lighting this candle brings a touch of that bygone Belfast Christmas into your own home. The scent of fresh fir is crisp, green, and invigorating, evoking the feel of needle-laden branches and the cool winter air. It’s a fragrance that carries both celebration and comfort, like a home filled with laughter, the soft glow of candlelight, and the warmth of family gathered together.
The aroma is bright and uplifting, yet grounding, reminding us of the trees that stood proudly in parlours over 150 years ago, and continue to be in homes today. Together with subtle hints of resin and pine, it conjures the quiet magic of a Belfast winter: the joy of festive preparations, the sparkle of candlelight on ornaments, and the timeless ritual of coming together to celebrate.
A Belfast Christmas is more than a scent; it’s a journey back to Victorian Belfast, to the scent of real Christmas trees, homemade decorations, and the simple warmth of a season cherished by generations.
