The Christmas Story
Which Gospel traces Jesus’ legal lineage through Joseph rather than Mary?
The Gospel of Matthew
This angel appeared to Mary to announce Jesus’ birth.
Angel Gabriel
“Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal!”
Home Alone (1990)
This warm drink is often served at Christmas and is made with milk, sugar, and eggs.
Eggnog
This carol begins with “Joy to the world, the Lord is come.”
Joy to the World
According to Luke, Jesus was laid in which specific type of feeding container?
Manger
Angels first announced Jesus’ birth to these people.
Shepherds
“I believe, I believe… it’s silly, but I believe.”
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
This dried fruit is often baked into Christmas cakes and puddings.
Raisins
“O come let us adore Him” is sung in this hymn.
“O Come All Ye Faithful”
This Roman emperor ordered the census that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem.
Caesar Augustus?
This Old Testament prophet foretold that a virgin would give birth.
Isaiah
“Welcome to the party, pal!”
Die Hard (1988)
This traditional Christmas dessert is often served with a sauce and includes dried fruit.
Fruitcake
This hymn mentions “round yon virgin mother and child.”
“Silent Night”
Which Old Testament prophecy is cited in Matthew 2:15 regarding Jesus’ return from Egypt?
Hosea 11:1 — “Out of Egypt I called my son”
This phrase means “God with us,” announced during Jesus’ birth.
Emmanuel
“Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store.”
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
This spice, frequently used in Christmas baking, is mentioned in Exodus as part of the sacred anointing oil.
Cinnamon
This carol was originally written in Latin.
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
What was the name of the prophetess who recognized the infant Jesus at the Temple?
Anna
This Old Testament title meaning “Anointed One” is translated as “Christ” in Greek.
Messiah
“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.”
The Polar Express (2004)
This Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Russia in 1892.
The Nutcracker
This hymn is based on Luke 2 and was written by Charles Wesley.
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”