Our sense of smell is one of our strongest senses. We are easily transported back into those special times with the smell of something familiar. The smell of cinnamon reminds me of Christmas, my mother would always have a pot of cinnamon sticks simmering on our stove. It’s funny, that I immediately think of the Christmas where I ate an entire box of chocolate covered cherries that were supposed to be a gift for my great-grandfather. I stuck the empty box back in the refrigerator. It goes without saying that my mother was not pleased, and that I haven’t eaten a chocolate covered cherry since then!

I am sure that your family has great holiday memories too! This year, although my mother and I will be separated by 2500 miles, we’ll still laugh about that one Christmas long, long ago.

Febreze Be Happy, Breathe Happy Holiday Contest is bringing home holiday memories

Do you have family members that won’t be able to join you for the holidays? Tell Febreze your story, and through their Facebook Contest, they’ll deliver $10,000 and all the special holiday memories of home to the one lucky winner! All you have to do is share a loved one who can’t make it home this holiday season and tell Febreze about your friend or family member and why he or she could use a little happiness this year. The 2012 Febreze Best of Holidays Past Contest starts November 5 and ends on November 27, enter via their Facebook page.

What is your favorite holiday memory?

Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Febreze. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating.