JUST in time for the festive season, Lidl has unveiled a new range of Christmas candles so shoppers can fill their home with festive aromas. With prices starting at just £2.49, customers can get their hands on the new collection in the store's middle aisle from today.
With Google searches for Christmas candles soaring by 136 per cent this month, shoppers can get these holiday-inspired scents. The candles which are "ideal for adding a splash of Yuletide joy to any home" come in different styles and claim to add a "welcoming touch to all the rooms in your homes." So, I decided to put them to the test.
These candles come in various scents, including Winter Glow and Peppermint Candy Cane, both of which I had the chance to try, as well as a third scent called Sparkling Snow . These candles are quite similar in style to the Marks & Spencer light-up candles, which cost between £10 and £15. When you light the wick, twinkling lights appear around the candle, creating a magical and festive atmosphere.
My initial thoughts were that these candles are adorable and very festive with their sparkling lights. I immediately pictured myself relaxing on the sofa, with the Christmas tree sparkling and my candle glowing on the side table. It's super festive and sets a cosy scene.
However, I did find the smell to be a bit disappointing. Both candles had a somewhat plastic, new car scent, which felt a bit out of place. There were faint hints of peppermint in the Peppermint Candy Cane candle, but .