St Marys Bottesford, Christingle and Toy Service
Christingle means ‘Christ’s Light’ and it is a symbol of the Christian faith. Lots of churches hold Christingle services around Christmas time. The custom of giving out lighted candles in these services began in Germany in 1747 but it wasn’t introduced to the Anglican Church in England until 1968. Why do people get oranges for Christmas? St. Nicholas traveled…

