Year 1 have been learning all about Christingles and what each part represents. The orange reminds us of the world. The red ribbon represents the blood of Christ and His sacrifice for us. The sweets symbolise God’s gifts and the fruits of the earth. Finally, the candle reminds us that Jesus is the Light of the World.
After making our own Christingles, we gathered in the school hall for a special Celebration of the Word by candlelight. It was a beautiful moment to reflect on the meaning of Advent and Christmas, and to share the light of Jesus with others.
The children even made extra Christingles to give as gifts to other classes, spreading hope, joy, and peace throughout our school community.