Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more! — Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Ever heard of a Christingle? The term means "Christ's Light" and it's a symbol used by children during Advent in many different Christian denominations. It consists of an orange with a candle placed atop it, tied with a red ribbon, with dried pieces of fruit stuck into it with toothpicks. Sound strange? Well it looks a little strange, but read about the meaning behind it here to understand it a little more.