 It’s beginning to smell like Christmas! The smells of Christmas are just as important to me as the decorations and the food. So I wanted to bring some of those fresh, spicy, comforting, and happy scents to those that I love. The spiciness of cinnamon & clove, the bright fragrance of oranges and sweetness of cranberries bring you right into Christmas! This recipe is quite simple, but you will love the amazing fragrances that will fill your home with this Christmas gift. Below I have shared with you the amounts and directions for 24 Christmas potpourri jars.  What you need to make a batch of 24 24 Quart size mason jars 12 Oranges 1 pound bag of cinnamon sticks (I bought mine off Amazon) 6 12 oz bags of cranberries 2 1.25 oz jars of whole cloves *You can add rosemary as well for fragrance and color  Directions: Wash all fruit Slice the oranges about ¼”-½” depending on your preference Layer in all of the ingredients Start with 1 cup of Cranberries on the bottom Add 2 oranges slices to the sides  Place 4-6 cinnamon sticks in between the oranges Add more oranges to the top to make the jar full Scatter ½ tablespoon of cloves throughout  Create a cute note for each jar with the directions And of course, tie a bow to the top to add the finishing touch Place in the fridge until you are ready to deliver them Enjoy!!! Merry Christmas!
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