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Over 40 years later, the charity estimates more than 5,000 Christingle events were held last year to fundraise for them.

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But the idea has spread further than just this charity. In Northern Ireland it has been used as a way to get the different denominations together.

In fundraising terms, the Christingle is getting more popular. The money raised went up from £1m to £1.2m last year, says Children's Society's director of church and community participation Nigel Varndell.

The newest variation involves changing the candle to a glowstick.

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It's been prompted by the concern among some organisers that children should not be carrying lit candles. The Daily Telegraph reported back in 2006, external that Chelmsford Cathedral had gone the way of the glowstick after a particularly crammed service made them worry that children's hair could catch fire.

Candle or glowstick, it does attract bemusement.

On Christian website Ship of Fools, external, one commenter remembered their first encounter with a C

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