Christina Aguilera: I love Christmas decorations

Christina Aguilera is looking forward to "spending cozy time" with her loved ones over the holidays.

The 32-year-old American pop singer is mother to four-year-old son Max.

Christina can't wait to take a break from her busy schedule to relax and get festive.

"I do like to decorate the house for the holidays," Christina told the US edition of OK! magazine.

"The holidays itself are my tradition. Decorations, a tree, and spending cozy time with close friends and family. It's a 'must' for me personally."

Christina has a go-to gift for nearly everyone.

Aromatic presents are her favourite to dole out.

"Candles," she declared.

"They are so great smelling and everyone likes them."

Christina celebrates her 32nd birthday by appearing on US TV singing show The Voice's finale on Tuesday night before taking a hiatus to concentrate on her singing career.

She will miss her colleagues.

"First, the coaches, as we have really become one large family," she said.

"They are each so special to me and big brothers in every sense of the word."

Adam Levine and Blake Shelton will remain on the panel of judges, while Cee Lo Green will also be taking a break from the show which regularly beats the X Factor in viewer ratings.

Singer Shakira will replace Christina while Usher takes Cee Lo's place in the line up for next season.