Tell the Christmas story around the fire. This activity begins in the summer when roses are in full bloom. Collect and dry the rose petals to make potpourri or sachet bags for Christmas giving. Any age child can help collect the materials. Cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, vanilla beans, or dried grated lemon peel 2 to 3 drops of perfume Pick the petals from roses just after their prime and before they start to turn brown.
Some roses are more fragrant than others.
Pink roses are especially fragrant. Sprinkle a little salt over them. They will dry in a few days. Shake the salt from the petals, and to every quart of petals add one tablespoon of the fixative. Place the petals in a glass container.