Christingle /ˈkɹɪstɪŋɡ(ə)l/ noun2 •A small Christmas gift for children symbolizing Jesus Christ as the “light” of the world. A typical modern Christingle is made of an orange with sweets skewered into it, a candle inserted into the top, and a red ribbon wrapped round it. •A church service for children incorporating Christingles, usually held during Advent. formsChristingles