Christmas Pomander

Nothing would be grander than the making of pomander.

A sensory delight on this lovely Christmas night.

Pomander and potpourri waifing through the Christmas tree.

Can't you smell the oranges and the cloves.

Snow is falling everywhere.

We're inside and we don't care.

As long as we have matches for the stove.

Nothing would be grander than the making of pomander.

A sensory delight on this lovely Christmas night.

Friends have gathered all around.

Roads are closed and we're locked down.

That's OK we'll outlast the snow.

The garland and the mistletoe,

set in place for those who know.

Don't miss this chance to steal yourself a kiss.

Nothing would be grander than the making of pomander.

A sensory delight on this lovely Christmas night.

Pomanders

Pomanders, aromatic spheres that are prepared by studding citrus fruits with cloves, have been used since medieval times and still make lovely holiday decorations. If they dry out without getting moldy, they’ll last up to a year before their fragrance completely fades.

To make a pomander, stud an orange, lemon, or other firm-fleshed citrus fruit with whole, stemmed cloves. It is easier to insert the cloves if you poke a hole first with a nail or knitting needle; space them evenly and as close together as possible. If you’d like to add additional notes of fragrance to the pomander, place powdered spices like cinnamon or powdered dried lavender in a resealable plastic bag, and shake the pomander inside the bag until it is coated with the scent. Add powdered orrisroot as well, to promote quick and even drying.