Christingle

Noun

Meaning

(Christianity) A small Christmas gift for children symbolizing Jesus Christ as the “light” of the world. A typical modern Christingle is made of an orange with sweets skewered into it, a candle inserted into the top, and a red ribbon wrapped round it.

(Christianity) A church service for children incorporating Christingles, usually held during Advent.

Examples

The girls and young women took part in a variety of activities including making a Christingle, decorating tea light jars and making peace doves before renewing promises at the end of the afternoon. Source: Internet

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