Scripture
Means "House of Bread"
What is Bethlehem?
The circular shape of the Advent wreathe represents this attribute of God
What is eternal?
While fields and floods, rocks hills and plains...
What is Joy to the World?
Leave out your shoes on the eve of this Advent feast
What is St. Nicholas Day?
This co-Jesuit founder died on his way to mainland China
Who is St. Francis Xavier? (Dec.3)
St. Joseph was of this house
What is David?
During the Introductory Rites of Mass, this prayer is not said/sung during Advent
What is the Gloria?
Shepherds quake at the sight
What is Silent Night?
This tradition comes from “There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse,
and a branch shall grow out of his roots."
What is the Jesse Tree?
Who is St. Ambrose? (Dec. 7)
St. Elizabeth was this months pregnant at the Annunication
What is 6?
The Third Sunday of Advent is called this in Latin
What is Gaudete Sunday?
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, While we raise our hearts in love...
What is Angels We Have Heard on High?
This 13th century Italian saint popularized the creche/Nativity scene
Who is St. Francis of Assisi?
This 4th century Virgin and Martyr is often depicted holding eyes on a plate.
Who is St. Lucy? (Dec. 13)
Mary's hymn of Praise at the Visitation
What is the Magnificat?
The Lenten Equivalent of the 3rd Sunday of Advent, also meaning rejoice.
What is Laetare Sunday?
Yet in thy dark streets shineth...
What is O Little Town of Bethlehem?
What is Rorate Mass?
Am I not here, who is your Mother?
Who is Our Lady of Guadalupe? (Dec. 12)
According to St. Matthew's genealogy, this is St. Joseph's father
Who is Jacob?
The Marian Antiphon for Advent / Christmas
What is the Alma Redemptoris Mater?
Mild He lays His glory by...
What is Hark! the Herald Angels Sing?
Mexican Christmas tradition that commemorates Mary and Joseph's search for lodging in Bethlehem
What is Las Posadas?
What is the Immaculate Conception?