Some people are easy to buy for. Others have you scrolling through gift ideas right up until December.
If there’s a candle lover, a Christmas enthusiast or someone who deserves a little thank-you on your list, we’ve pulled together a few ideas from Harvey & Co. Sydney®. There are gifts for teachers and Secret Santa, something to take along to Christmas lunch, and a larger candle for someone you’d like to spoil.
Our soy candles are hand-poured in small batches using Australian fragrance oils. Here are a few we’d be happy to find under the tree ourselves.
For teachers and Secret Santa: a gift under $30
A candle and a handwritten card make a lovely end-of-year thank-you. It’s a simple way to say you’ve appreciated someone, whether they’ve spent the year teaching your children or helping you through busy days at work.
Our Bondi Christmas soy candle is $29 in the standard Archie jar, making it an option for a $30 Secret Santa budget.
It’s our best-selling Christmas fragrance, with orange and peppermint, touches of honey and cedar leaf, and a soft amber and coconut finish. Think Christmas by the coast rather than a snowy winter evening.
If you’re choosing for someone you don’t know well, consider what you do know about them. Do they love Christmas, beach holidays or a freshly cleaned home? A little thought makes choosing a fragrance easier.
Browse our Kris Kringle and Secret Santa gifts.
For the Christmas host: a little thank-you for having you
There’s plenty of work behind a Christmas lunch, even when the host makes it look effortless. A candle is something they can enjoy once the dishes are done and everyone has gone home.
Bondi Christmas is our pick if they love the festive season. For someone who would rather be at the beach, take a look at Beach Days.
Add a note, hand it over when you arrive, and leave them to enjoy it in their own time.
For the person who decorates in November: Christmas wax melters
We all know someone who has the tree up early and a Christmas playlist ready to go. Our Christmas wax melters are made for that person.
Choose from Santa, Snowman or Joy. Each $60 bundle includes:
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One Christmas wax melter in your chosen design.
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Three packs of randomly selected Christmas wax melts.
The melters use a warming bulb to release fragrance without an open flame. The wax melt fragrances are a surprise, so there are a few different scents for them to discover.
They’re also a fun choice for your own Christmas decorating. There’s no rule saying every gift has to be for someone else.
Choose your Christmas wax melter.
For someone special: our Extra Large Oxford candle
If you know they already love candles, our Bondi Christmas Extra Large Oxford soy candle is a lovely step up from the standard jar.
At $59, it comes in a frosted amber Oxford jar with a black metal lid and a linen bag. It has the same Bondi Christmas fragrance, with approximately 365g of soy wax and an estimated burn time of 50–60 hours, depending on use and care.
It’s the one we’d choose for a partner, a close friend or someone who always remembers everyone else.
These candles are made to order. Please allow an additional 2–4 days on top of our usual processing time before dispatch, plus delivery time.
Shop the Bondi Christmas Oxford candle.
For the summer lover: Christmas gifts they can enjoy into January
A Christmas present doesn’t have to smell like Christmas.
Our Summer Collection includes candles inspired by beach days, fresh citrus and favourite summer drinks. They’re a good place to start if you’re shopping for someone who prefers fresh scents.
Try Lemon Myrtle for a citrus lover, Laundry Day for someone who loves that just-washed feeling, or Coconut Mojito for the friend already planning their next holiday.
They’ll have something to enjoy long after the wrapping paper has been cleared away.
A few Christmas gifting questions
What candle can I buy for a Secret Santa gift under $30?
Our standard Bondi Christmas soy candle is $29, so it fits a $30 gift budget before delivery. Pair it with a personal message for a simple Christmas thank-you.
What is included in the $60 Christmas wax melter bundle?
You receive your chosen Christmas wax melter and three packs of randomly selected Christmas wax melts. Choose the melter design; the fragrances are selected for you.
Does Bondi Christmas come in a larger size?
Yes. Alongside the standard Archie jar, Bondi Christmas is available in our Extra Large Oxford jar. The Oxford candle is $59 and comes with a linen bag.
When should I order for Christmas?
Check our Christmas shipping information before ordering. Recommended dates depend on where your parcel is going, and made-to-order products need extra preparation time. Ordering early gives you more breathing room.
Still deciding?
Start with the person you’re buying for and choose a fragrance that reminds you of them. A favourite place, a summer drink or their enthusiasm for everything Christmas is often all the inspiration you need.
Shop our Christmas collection and find something for your list.
Every Candle is a Memory®.
Prices are in Australian dollars and exclude delivery. Prices and availability may change; please check the product page before ordering.