Handmade Christmas Gifts
Christmas gifts handmade in Portugal — soy wax candles and gift sets made to be given.
A handmade Christmas gift says more than the object itself: it shows time, attention and choice. Every Amavela candle is poured and finished by hand in Porto, in soy wax, and made to be given.
Why give a candle for Christmas
A candle suits almost every person and every home. It needs no sizes and no guesswork, and it stays — first as a decorative object, then as light on winter evenings. A handmade piece adds what a mass-produced one cannot: its own form, a hand finish and a story tied to Portugal.
Christmas gifts by budget
Up to €40: Aureon, a golden winged candle — the most festive piece in the collection.
Up to €60: the White Pearl Classic set with an oyster-shaped candle, the whale-shaped Atlantic Calm set, the azulejo-inspired Crafted Mark scented candle set, or Held Close, a red anatomical heart.
Special pieces: Azulejo Heart, hand-painted in cobalt blue and gold; Azulejo Motif; the Atlantic Dusk set; and In Full Bloom, a bouquet of roses in wax.
Order deadline
For delivery in time for Christmas in mainland Portugal, order by 18 December. Each piece is prepared individually, which can take up to 5 working days, plus transit. For other EU countries we recommend ordering earlier. Shipping cost is calculated at checkout before you confirm.
See also our Christmas candles and all candle gift sets.
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Frequently asked questions
When should I order to receive my gift before Christmas?
For mainland Portugal, order by 18 December. Each piece is prepared individually (up to 5 working days), plus transit. For other European Union countries we recommend ordering earlier.
Do you ship Christmas gifts outside Portugal?
Yes, we ship to Portugal and to European Union countries. The shipping cost is calculated at checkout, before you confirm the order.
Are the candles really handmade?
Yes. Every piece is poured and finished by hand in Porto, in soy wax and in small quantities. Small variations in colour and texture are part of the process.
Can a gift be returned?
Yes. You have 14 days after delivery to return unused items in their original packaging, in line with our returns policy.