The Original Christmas Story
The town where Jesus was born?
What is Bethlehem?
The woman to whom and angel appeared and said, "behold, though shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son...."
Who is Mary?
The prophet who foretold the signs of Christ's birth in the Americas.
Who is Samuel?
The symbol of the heavenly light that led the wise men to the Christ child.
What is a star?
"All is calm, all is bright."
What is: "Silent Night"
When the angels announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds, the place they told them they would find the baby lying.
What is a manager?
The man to whom the angel said "Fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost."
Who is Joseph?
The years between Samuel's prophecy and Christ's birth.
What is 5 years?
A green, thriving tree in the dead of winter reminding people of hope and new life.
What is a Christmas tree?
"Let earth receive her king!"
What is: "Joy to the World?"
The three gifts that the wise men brought to the Christ child.
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
Mary's cousin and mother of John the Baptist.
Who is Elizabeth?
Two signs of Christ's birth that the Nephites observed.
What is a new star and a night without darkness?
An edible crook, pointing to Christ's role as "the Good Shepherd"
What is a candy cane?
"On a cold winter's night that was so deep."
What is: "The First Noel"
The decree that brought Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem.
What is, that all the world should be taxed?
The angel who appeared to Mary, Zacharias and Joseph.
Who is Gabriel?
Besides Samual, these prophets testified of Christ's birth. Name one.
Who are Abinidi, Nephi, Jacob, King Benjamin, and Alma
Often made of silver or gold, these ring as a symbol of the Savior's birth to the shepherds.
What are bells?
"the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight."
What is: "O Little Town of Bethlehem?"
When an angel came to Zacharias to tell him his wife would conceive John (the Baptist) he was performing this duty in the temple.
What is lighting incense?
The Roman ruler who sent out the decree, that "all the world should be taxed".
Who is Caesar Augustus?
The prophet among the Nephites at the time of Christ's birth.
Who is Nephi? (the son of Nephi, the grandson of Helaman).
Green leaves and red berries, signifying the eventual Atonement of the Savior and that through him we may have everlasting life.
What is holly?
"And wild and sweet the words repeat of peace on earth, good will to men."
What is: "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day"