Our family friendly Christingle Service is open to all

Join in with traditional carols as the nights grow darker.  During the service every child receives the gift of a Christingle, a little lighted wax candle tied round with a red ribbon.  As the children receive these gifts, the lights are dimmed illuminating the Cathedral with candle light.

 Each element of a Christingle helps tell the Christian story and has a special meaning.

• The orange represents the world

• The red ribbon (or tape) symbolises the love and blood of Christ

• The sweets and dried fruit represents all of God’s creations

• The lit candle represents Jesus’s light in the world, bringing hope to people living in darkness.

This is a perfect service to bring children and families along to the Cathedral as part of your Christmas season. All services are free and open to all to attend.