All things Christmas
Advent Wreath
Nativity
Vocabulary
The Jesse Tree
100
What is Christmas really about?
The birth of our Lord
100
How many candles are there with an included Angel's Candle on an Advent wreath?
5
100
Who is celebrated on December 25th?
Jesus, Our Savior
100
What does Advent mean?
coming
100
Who is the Jesse Tree named after?
King David's father
200
Is the Christmas Season about giving or getting?
Giving. When you give something to someone it makes both yourself and the person feel good inside.
200
why do we use a circular shape for an advent wreath?
In the church, a circle is supposed to represent that there is no end. We use a circle for our advent wreath to show God the Father and eternal life
200
How many wise men were there?
There was three
200
which Sunday is it that is called "Rejoice Sunday?"
the third
200
what is the symbol of the Jesse Tree
A tree stump with a single branch growing from it
300
What were the gifts presented to Jesus by the three Wise men?
Gold, Myrrh and Frankincense
300
Does the candles each have their individual meaning?
yes
300
How did the magi know about the birth of Jesus?
The Bethlehem star.
300
what does the word "branch" mean? (no, not the tree branch)
a sign of new life and new beginnings.
300
When did this tradition start?
Medival Times
400
(fill in the blanks) the message from the angels state:"Peace on Earth, towards men."
goodwill
400
what does the color violet/purple represent/
a time of penance, sacrifice and prayer
400
What was Jesus' "crib" called?
manger
400
what does Epiphany mean?
twelve days after Christmas; celebrates the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus
400
what are Jesse Trees used for?
They are used to help tell the story of the Bible from creation to the Nativity. As well as a kind of Advent Calendar.
500
What is the name of the man who used to (and still does) put treats in kids shoes?
St. Nicholas
500
what does the color pink represent in the church?
joy
500
What are the three wise men's names
Caspar, Balthazar, Melchior
500
what does Messiah mean?
"the anointed"
500
Where in the bible is this statement located:"Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, and a branch from his roots will bear fruit."
Isaiah 11:1
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