Christingle is a chance to engage children in ritual and symbolism, from preparing oranges to understanding the meaning of the candles as illumination taken out to othersChristingle means “Christ’s light”. The central theme is the light of Christ shining in the darkness. It provides an attractive visual aid for telling the gospel story in a way that is compelling for children and adults alike.Normally, Christingle services take place in the last week of Advent – although the season extends through to the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord 40 days after Christmas on 2 February, when candles are also included in the liturgy of the day.The custom of giving out lighted candles in these services originates from the Moravian Church in Germany in 1747 but they were not