Catholic Christmas Symbols
This Saint most associated with the Christmas Season.
Who is St. Nicholas?
The 3 gifts were presented to Jesus after his birth.
What are " Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh.
Finish the lyric.
Away in a manger, No crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus....
lay down his sweet head.
If you break it down into its root words, this is the literal meaning of the word Christmas
Christ Mass.
This angel was the first to break the news of Jesus' birth to Mary.
Who is the angel, Gabriel?
This round Christmas decoration symbolizes eternal life.
What is a wreath?
This was the reason for Mary and Joseph to be traveling during her 9th month of pregnancy.
What is the census?
Holy infant so...
tender and mild
This item is how candy canes got their shape.
What is a Shepards Hook?
Tending to their flock, they were the first to know of the Savior's Birth
Who were The Shepherds?
Candles are a symbol of this.
What is the Light of Christ?
This marks the end of the Christmas season of the Church Calendar?
What is the "Epiphany”?
Finish this lyric: "Hark! The Harold Angels Sing ____________"
Glory to the Newborn King!
The country that started the tradition of putting up Christmas trees.
What is Germany?
"A King was Born" and this man didn't like it
King Herod
This prickly shrub with red berries is used as decoration at Christmas to remind us of Jesus’s sacrifice to be made on the cross.
What is holly?
This saint is considered the first Martyr of the Church and has his feast day the day after Christmas.
Who is Saint Stephen?
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel, and ransom captive _______ .”
Israel
The city that Mary and Joseph traveled to for the census.
What is Bethlahem/The City of David?
Mary came and visited her, who's child leapt in her womb.
Who is Elizabeth?
The "X" in Xmas stands for the Greek letter X, which means this.
Who is Christ?
This holy day celebrates Mary, mother of Jesus, being conceived without original sin.
What is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception ?
Joy to the world; the Lord is come...
Let Earth receive her King.
Originally created by St. Francis of Assisi, many faith traditions have embraced this traditional Christmas decoration involving at least Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.
What is a "Nativity Scene" or crèche?
They followed a star and came from a far distance and went home by a different route.
Who are the Three Wise Men or Magi?