Mary
Which Angel appeared to Mary?
Angel Gabriel
How many Candles are on the Advent Wreath and How many purple and how many pink/rose?
4
3 purple
1 pink/rose
What does the color purple symbolize?
penitence, preparation, royalty
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Where was Mary and Joseph from?
Nazareth
Who does Mary got to see after she talked to the angel?
Her Cousin Elizabeth
What do the four candles symbolize?
Hope, Faith, Joy, and Love
How many weeks is advent?
4
What was the reason that Joseph and Mary had to travel?
(went to the town where the male (Joseph) was born to be counted by the Romans)
Joseph was told in a _______ that Mary would have a baby.
a dream
What feast day is on December 8?
The Immaculate Conception
What does the word Advent mean?
Coming
What does the light shed by the wreath represent?
light of Christ; the light Christ brought into the world
How long does the Christmas Season last?
12 or 13 days
(From Christmas to Jan. 6)
What is the meaning of the Christmas Tree ( Tree, Star, Lights, Ornaments)
Extra points for the last three
Tree - Eternal life and Hope
Star - Star of Bethlehem (guided the Maji) - sign of newborn king - follow Christ to find Salvation
Lights - Jesus is the Light of the world
Ornaments - gifts and blessing of life and God's Love
Is the Immaculate Conception about Mary or about Jesus?
Mary
True or False
Advent does not also involve waiting for the second coming of Christ.
False
Why is the third candle pink/rose?
Joy. We rejoice because our preparation is now half-way finished and Jesus is almost here.
What Word means "God with us" ?
Emmanuel
What is the meaning behind the candy cane?
Extra points if you get the whole question right
Shepherd's staff ( Jesus is the Good Shepherd)
J is for Jesus
White - Jesus is born pure, without sin
Red - the blood Jesus with shed for us on the Cross
How long does Mary Visit with her Cousin?
three months
Name the three advent symbols.
Wreath with candles, Jesse Tree, Creche (nativity scene)
What country did the Advent Wreath and Christmas Tree Come From?
Germany
What feast day is on January 6?
Epiphany; Three King's Day
What did Jesus receive from the three kings?
100 bonus points each if you know what they represent
Frankincense - symbolizing his divinity (he is GOD)
Myrrh - symbolizing his mortality (embalming oil)
Gold - symbolize kingship