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Christingle at Dunmow
The tradition of the Christingle was established by the Moravian Church back in 1747 as a symbol of Christ’s light and love. The Children’s Society introduced it to the Church of England in 1968 and it has since become a popular family and community event. The Christingle itself is made up of a lighted candle (symbolising Jesus, the Light of the World), mounted on an orange (representing the world) and a red ribbon around the middle of the orange (indicating the blood of Christ). Four cocktail sticks bearing dried fruit or sweets (symbols of God’s creation) are also stuck into the orange to signify the four seasons and the fruits of the earth.
That explains what a Christingle is – but it doesn’t help anyone to appreciate the wonder and splendour of the Service. If you’ve not been before – just come, and be prepared for a wonderful experience! Come early, if you want to be sure of a seat.
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