One of favourite events in the run up to Christmas is the Christingle service. In fact this year we've been to two! We were especially impressed by the giant Christingle the Vicar used as his visual aid and it was certainly big enough to be seen from the back of the church. It was a medium sized pumpkin - very ingenious we thought. The Christingles which were lit and handed out to us all were, however, the traditional oranges.
We battled with temptation (to eat the sweets or not before we got home) throughout the service and are pleased to report our halos remained intact i.e. we resisted temptation. The ladies at Briston church, however, understood our dilemma and thoughtfully provided loose sweets at the door to keep us going until we got home.
Our first Christingles have shrivelled up but provided a fine aroma when burnt on our open fire. The second ones are still going strong and, as we wrap all our presents, remind us of what Christmas is really all about.
Lots of love Bris, Woolly & Noel xxx
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