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# Festive Countdown Candles
Inslee Fariss' Twelve Days of Christmas Candle Set is Retro-Themed

By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-11-24 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-days-of-christmas
References: [anthropologie](https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/inslee-fariss-twelve-days-of-christmas-menagerie-candle-gift-set?category=new-home&color=000&type=STANDARD&size=One%20Size&quantity=1)

The Inslee Fariss Twelve Days of Christmas Menagerie Candle Gift Set is a thoughtful gift this holiday season and is available via fashion and lifestyle retailer [Anthropologie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rios).

Inspired by a classic holiday countdown, the set consists of [twelve candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartwright-butler-12-days-of-christmas) -- each featuring a different festive scent and inspired by the classic Christmas carol of the same name. Every candle is displayed in a retro-themed tin with charming illustrations and sold as a set inside a collectible, decorative box.

The Inslee Fariss Twelve Days of Christmas Menagerie Candle Gift Set's includes signature scents like the cocktail-themed Apple Cranberry Wassail, the spruce-inspired Holly Jolly Wreath and the sweet Old-Fashioned Candy Cane alongside a Holiday Cookie Dough candle inspired by the classic baker's treat.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.1/10
- Popularity: 80% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Retro-themed Gift Sets:** Opportunity for businesses to create gift sets with a nostalgic, retro theme for the holiday season.
- **Collectible Packaging:** Businesses can explore creating collectible packaging for their products to add value and appeal to consumers.
- **Signature Scent Candles:** Innovation opportunity lies in creating candles with unique signature scents, offering a personalized and memorable experience.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion and Lifestyle Retail:** Retailers in the fashion and lifestyle industry can partner with artists or designers to create themed gift sets like the Twelve Days of Christmas Menagerie Candle Set.
- **Home Decor:** Home decor businesses can tap into the trend of collectible packaging to create limited edition candles that serve as decorative items after use.
- **Cosmetics and Fragrance:** Cosmetics and fragrance brands can leverage the idea of unique signature scents to develop candles that complement their existing product lines.

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