Free bacon cobs and hot drinks from 10.30am with Christingle Service starting at 11am
Christingles are homemade using oranges and a few other bits, as you choose. Each element of a Christingle has a special meaning and helps to tell the Christian story:
■ The orange represents the world
■ The red ribbon (or tape) symbolises the love and blood of Christ
■ The sweets and dried fruit represent all of God’s creations
■ The lit candle represents Jesus’s light in the world, bringing hope to people living in darkness.
During the service, each person takes a Christingle and the candles are all lit to create a warm glow.
This symbolises the light of Christ and bringing hope to people living in darkness. It really is a special moment, and is usually one of the highlights of the celebration.