Context
Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem because of this imperial order
what is the census?
This is the reason why the Advent wreath is a circle
it represents God's eternal nature
In Latin America, this 9-day celebration reenacts Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem
What is Las Posadas
This encourages us to anticipate and prepare our hearts for Christ's birth and his second coming
an Advent calendar
What does the 3rd (pink) candle represent?
What is celebrated on December 8?
HINT: it involves Mary
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
celebrates that Mary was born free or original sin
This is the meaning of the word Advent
what is coming
In France, this dessert is eaten on Christmas Eve and symbolizes togetherness and joy
what is the buche de noel
This serves as a visual reminder of the humble beginnings of Jesus' life and the significance of His birth
What is a nativity scene
What does the 4th candle represent
The angels' message of Peace on Earth and Good Will Toward Men
Advent marks the start of this
The Liturgical Year
Symbolic meaning of the color purple
what is prayer and penance
In Austria, this creature is the counterpart to St. Nicholas. Instead of bringing gifts, he beats children with a stick and eats them
During Advent, this song is not sung
What does the 2nd candle serve to remember
Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem
What are the 2 parts of Advent and what are their dates?
last 2 weeks: joyfully anticipating Christ's birth
Why do we celebrate the Immaculate Conception on December 8th?
it it 9 months before the day of Mary's birth
In the Philippines, Catholics attend 9 dawn Masses leading up to Christmas known as this
Why do some people fast during Advent
What does the 1st candle serve to remember
The prophets who told of Christ's coming
Advent is about preparing for Christ's birth and this
what is Christ's Second Coming
What is the song the 12 days of Christmas about
The time period between Christmas the the Epiphany
In China on Christmas Eve (Ping'an Ye), people give these objects to their friends to symbolize peace and safety (and because it sounds similar!)
what are Apples
ping guo
This prayer expresses the deep longing for the coming of Christ
HINT: It says O Emmanuel
What is the O Antiphons
What color is the candle in the middle of the Advent Wreath and what is it called
White + Christ Candle
lit on Christmas Eve