When is St. Nicholas' feast day
When is Dec 6th?
Advent comes from the Latin word adventus, meaning what in English?
What is arrival/coming/visit
`Jingle bells jingle bells ____ all the way.
what is jingle?
In North America, children frequently leave milk and cookies for Santa. Instead of milk, what is often left for him instead in Ireland?
What is Beer (Guiness)?
Traditionally, Red, and Green are associated with Christmas. What advent color represents repentance and fasting?
What is Purple
You wonder if you’ll get there soon Anybody’s guess Cause that’s the way things happen On the ______
what is the Polar Express?
Traditionally, in Belgium, they had two different Santa figures, both who visited on Dec 6th. Pere Noel visited the French speakers in the country. What was the name of the second Santa?
Who is St. Nicholas?
On the third Sunday of Advent, Christians take a break from repenting to celebrate Christ’s imminent arrival. What is this Sunday Called?
(Ps. One of the South Cluster Camps used a similar word)
What is Gaudete Sunday?
Rejoice! Rejoice! _______
Shall come to thee, O Israel
Who is Emmanuel?
Name the first Christmas song broadcasted in space.
What is Jingle Bells?
As a Christian tradition, the wreath holds the four Advent candles. The candles represent Jesus coming as the light in the darkness. The candles are themed after, Love , Peace, Hope, Joy. What is the order these candles are lit in?
What is Hope Peace Joy Love?
11 pipers piping, 10 ________
9 ladies dancing, 8 maids a-milking
Lords a leaping
Christmas Songs:
Which popular song was originally sung as a threat. With the song being loudly and repeatedly sung by lower-class servants.
What is We Wish You a Merry Christmas?
O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum
Wie treu sind deine Blätter!
Du glänzt nicht nur
Zur Sommerzeit
Nein, auch im Winter, wenn es schneit
The English version of this German Traditional Song is better known as ____
What is O Christmas Tree?
The Advent season has two meanings. It emphasizes both the coming of Christ and what else?
What is the second coming?
O holy night the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth