Ceramic Oil Burner Snowman Christmas

Light a tealight beneath the dish and the ceramic slowly becomes part of the room’s atmosphere. This Christmas oil burner is made for quiet seasonal scent rituals, with a snowman form that feels cheerful without taking over the space.

Use it with water and oils when you want fragrance to gather gently, perhaps as the evening settles or guests are on their way. The small flame, hidden in the base, brings a soft point of warmth to a mantel, side table or winter windowsill.

How the fragrance is warmed

• A standard tealight sits in the base, warming the dish above.
• Add a little water with a few drops of oil to the top dish, taking care not to overfill it.
• As the water warms, the scent lifts into the room without needing a plug or switch.
• Keep an eye on the dish while in use and do not let it run dry.
• Place it where the flame can breathe, away from draughts, curtains and busy edges.

A winter ceramic character

The burner is made from ceramic, shaped into a snowman design for the festive season. Ceramic suits this kind of oil burner well because it holds and spreads gentle heat, while giving the piece a smooth, decorative presence when unlit.

Made in China, it belongs to SHAMTAM’s mixed oil burner range, chosen for simple home fragrance rituals and seasonal displays.

Using it safely and slowly

Set the burner on a heatproof mat before lighting the tealight. Add water and oil to the dish first, then light a good quality standard tealight in the base.

Always read and follow the instructions supplied with the product. Never move it while hot, never leave a burning candle unattended, and allow the ceramic to cool fully before emptying or cleaning the dish.

A small Christmas scent ritual

Oil burners belong to a long line of flame and fragrance objects used in homes, from simple oil lamps to incense vessels. This one keeps that ritual domestic and seasonal: a snowman on the shelf, a small flame below, and a chosen scent rising through the room. It suits the quiet in-between moments of Christmas, when the lights are on, the room is warm, and the day begins to soften.

Size and details

Height: 10 cm. Bottom diameter: 10 cm. Top diameter: 8.5 cm. Weight: 333 g.

Material: ceramic. Suitable for use with water and oils. Use with a good quality standard tealight.

A thoughtful festive gift

A gentle choice for someone who enjoys home fragrance, winter décor or small candlelit rituals. It feels especially suited to a Christmas Eve box, a host gift, or a seasonal treat for a cosy corner at home.

Common questions

Can I use oil directly in the dish?
Use water with a few drops of oil, rather than filling the dish with oil alone. Do not overfill the dish.

Can I use it without a heatproof mat?
No. Place the burner on a heatproof mat before lighting the tealight, as the ceramic warms during use.

Should I clean the dish between scents?
Yes. Let the burner cool completely, then wipe the dish clean before changing fragrance, so the next scent stays clear.