A Christingle service is a festive Christian tradition, typically held around Advent or Christmas, symbolizing the light of Christ in the world. The Christingle itself, is a brightly decorated orange representing the world, with a red ribbon symbolizing the love of Christ. Four toothpicks are inserted into the orange, each holding a sweet or dried fruit to represent the four seasons or the gifts of God. A candle is placed at the top, symbolizing Jesus as the light of the world.