A Christingle means “Christ Light”. The Christingle itself is used to celebrate Jesus Christ as the “Light of the World”. The Christingle usually consists of:
- An orange, represents the world
- A lit candle pushed into the centre of the orange, represents Jesus Christ as Light of the World
- A red ribbon wrapped around the orange, represents the blood of Christ
- Dried fruits and/or sweets skewered on cocktail sticks pushed into the orange, represents the fruits of the earth and the four seasons. Cloves can be added as well
This a child friendly service pointing the way to the joy of Jesus’ birth on Christmas Day. The reading Isaiah 9:1-6 foretells the coming of Jesus.