Unique Candle Fundraising
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Candle Fundraising.

Overview:

Candles are placed on the altar and are lit during each service. This is to remind people that Jesus described himself as the "Light of the World". The candles emphasize that the Christian message brings God's light wherever it is preached. Legend has it that the Christingle Service started in 1747 AD in a castle in Germany on Christmas Eve. A bishop had been invited to take the children's service and he gave each child a lighted candle, which had a red ribbon, tied around it. The bishop said that is was a reminder to them of the resurrection of Christ. He said that Christ's arrival had caused a flame to burn in each person's heart and this flame would burn forever.

Each Catholic Church contains at least one statue of Virgin Mary. Sometimes these statues are found outside as well as inside the Church. Candles play a very important part in Roman Catholic worship and they are to be found in different parts of a church. Devotees seeking answers to important prayers often light candles in front of the statues. There is also a candelabrum in each Catholic Church, which is designed to hold many small votive candles. Worshippers buy candles and light them whenever they enter the church to pray or evoke supplication. These candles provide a soft glow of light and make a lovely favor.

The custom of Christingle (meaning Christ Light) was revived about thirty years ago and is now common practice in the run-up to Christmas. The original candle fundraising has now become much more elaborate. Each year several churches, schools and groups worldwide hold Christingle services during Advent (beginning on the fourth Sunday before Christmas day to Candlemas on February 2). Often it is used as a Christmas candle fundraising appeal, with the money donated usually going to children's charities.

Summary:

If you are looking for a unique fundraising event that presents a great sellable product, then candle fundraising is it. Candle fundraising programs are liberal in the profit split and these delightful, aromatic candles are easy to sell. Candles purchased at candle fundraising events can be lit during parties for ambience or taken home as a remembrance of the special day when you did something good.

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