Christingle — A christingle A Christingle is a symbolic object, related to the pomander, used in the advent services of many Christian denominations. It has its origins in the Moravian Church. At Christmas 1747, Germany, Bishop Johannes de Watteville thought… … Wikipedia
Christingle — noun a) A small symbolic Christmas gift for children. 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. b) A church service for children relating to… … Wiktionary
Christingle — [ krɪstɪŋg(ə)l] noun a lighted candle symbolizing Christ, held by children at Advent services. Origin 1950s: prob. from Ger. dialect Christkindl Christ child, Christmas gift … English new terms dictionary
Christingle — This popular pre Christmas service for children was introduced in the Church of England in the late 1960s, in imitation of a custom of the Moravian Church in Britain and America dating from the 18th century. Children are given oranges… … A Dictionary of English folklore
Christingle — n. a lighted candle symbolizing Christ as the light of the world, held by children esp. at Advent services. Etymology: perh. f. G Christkindl dimin. of Christkind Christ child … Useful english dictionary
Moravian Church — This page is about the Moravian Church globally. For information about the church in a particular geographic area, use the links at Organisation below. The seal of the Moravian Church featuring the Agnus Dei. (Stained glass at the Rights Chapel… … Wikipedia
The Children's Society — The Church of England Children s Society Founder(s) Church of England Type Charity Registration No. 221124 … Wikipedia
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Horsell — Coordinates: 51°19′21″N 0°34′16″W / 51.3226°N 0.5711°W / 51.3226; 0.5711 … Wikipedia
Boxing Day — Christmas box redirects here. For the genus of shrubs, see Sarcococca. Boxing Day Observed by some members and former members of the Commonwealth of Nations Type Bank holiday / Public holiday Date 26 December – Bank or public holiday … Wikipedia
Christmas — Day redirects here. For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation) and Christmas Day (disambiguation). Christmas … Wikipedia
Christmas in Poland — Traditional crib (szopka) at the Main Market Square, Kraków during szopka tournament on first Thursday of each December … Wikipedia
