What letter does the candy cane represent? Who is it for?
J is for Jesus
How many sacraments are there in the Armenian Church?
7
Who is the king that tried to kill Jesus?
Herod
How many days are in the season of Advent?
50
What does the green candle represent?
Faith
What does the shape of a candy cane represent?
A shepherd’s staff
How many commandments did God give Moses?
10
Who did God make from one of Adam’s rin?
Eve
What is the Armenian word for Advent?
Hi snag, taken from the Armenian word Hersoon which means 50
What does the gold candle signify?
Love
What does the peppermint flavor represent?
The spices brought by the wise men
How many disciples did Jesus have?
12
Who is the mother of Jesus?
Mary
What does advent mean?
Coming of the Messiah, coming of Christ in word and spirit and the coming of Christ in glory at the end of time
What does the white candle signify?
Peace
What do the red and white stripes represent?
Jesus’ blood and suffering and his sinless purity
How many Major feast days are there in the Armenian church?
5
Who did God choose to lead the Jewish people out of Egypt?
Moses
Why is the advent wreath round?
The circle of the wreath is a Christian symbol for God who is eternal without beginning or end
What does the color blue signify?
Hope
Why is the candy hard?
It represents the solid foundation of the church in our lives
When Noah built his Ark to protect his family and all other creatures, how many days and nights did it rain?
40
Who had his name changed and was hurting the followers of Jesus but then changed his way?
Saul of Tarsus - Paul
What do the advent candles represent?
The candles represent Christ who is the light of the world.
What does the color purple signify?
Repentance - reminds us of our need to ask for forgiveness