CHRISTINGLE


Meaning of CHRISTINGLE in English

[ 'krɪstɪŋg(ə)l ]

■ noun a lighted candle symbolizing Christ, held by children at Advent services.

Origin

1950s: prob. from Ger. dialect Christkindl 'Christ-child, Christmas gift'.

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