St.Luke
How many wise men were there
3
Why was Jesus born
To be our Savior
How long do we fast for?
43 Days
What did Herod instruct the wise men to do?
To find Jesus and tell him where he was so he kill him
who was the first Santa?
St.Nicholas
How many days after Christmas Epiphany
12 days
Why did Herod want to kill Jesus
Because Jesus was going to be known as the King
What do the 3 gifts Jesus receives represents?
Gold: Is s symbol of kingship on earth
Frankincense: Is symbol of god
Myrrh: Symbol of death
Who celebrates Christmas on January 7th?
Egypt, Ethiopia, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, Macedonia
What did Elizabath say when she gave birth to John?
"Thus the lord has dealt with me in the days went he look on me, to take away my reproach"
Why is Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on January 7th
Because it follows calendar not the Gregorian calendar
What do the 43 days of fasting represents?
The 40 days, Is like Moses before receiving the 2 tablets
The 3 days, Like the Egyptian people when they fasted to the Coptic to move the mountain of Mokatam