I got this inspiration from one of those free craft recipe cards at one of the major craft stores, there's was using bamboo, but Thanksgiving was coming around and so I had to change it up a bit. :) It is the type of project you could do fairly easily for different holidays or seasons. So I bought a glass rectangular jar ( found in most craft stores), 2 packs of small cinnamon sticks, some coordinating ribbon and a candle that was the appropriate color and a yummy smell. I then laid the glass on it's side and used a hot glue gun to glue the cinnamon sticks to the sides like a fence. When that dried I took the ribbon I bought and tied it into a bow around the glass and cinnomon sticks and put the candle in the middle. These make for good home decor or gifts. You could also but the cinnamon sticks ( or candy canes or bamboo etc.) to different heights to change the look a bit. 
Here is the front view! Hope you enjoyed this quick and easy project to make your home festive and smell wonderful! AJ
Here is another version that I found on pinterest, I followed the link and the blog it is on is amazing too! http://sassysites.blogspot.com/2010/12/merry-christmas-using-ribbon.html
