Kiddies Christmas
Who was born on the first Christmas Day?
Jesus
What tradition is connected with mistletoe during the Christmas time?
A man and woman standing under the hanging mistletoe have to kiss.
What's the name of the period leading up to Christmas?
The Advent season.
What Hebrew word, beginning with letter M, appears often in the bible and means 'the anointed one'?
Messiah (in Greek = Christ)
What is the name of Ebenezer Scrooge’s partner, from the play, A Christmas Carol?
Jacob Marley.
Kids leave this out for Santa at night in the USA
Cookies
What birds are popular on Christmas cards?
Robins
How soon did the Wise Men come to see Jesus after his birth?
Probably about 2 years. 900 miles away from Babylon!
Who was born approximately 6 months prior to Jesus?
John the Baptist (Luke 1:36)
Which Christmas song contains the lyrics "Everyone dancing merrily in the new old-fashioned way?
"Rocking around the Christmas Tree"
What do naughty kids get at Christmas?
Lump of Coal
These are the two most popular Christmas colors after red and green?
What is Silver and Gold
Which of the four seasons was Jesus most likely born during?
After Joseph, Mary and Jesus left Bethlehem, they went to which country?
Egypt
What happens when you stick your wet tongue to a frozen pole like in a Christmas story?
It gets stuck to the metal.
What is made in the snow, and also put on top of the tree?
an Angel.
Who wrote the famous book "A Christmas Carol"?
Charles Dickens
TRIPLE POINTS FOR BOYS IF THEY KNOW STEPHEN'S SISTER'S NAME
Jessica
Why did Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem?
To enroll in a census order by Caesar Augustus.
What is an alternative way of writing "Christmas"?
"X" is the first Greek letter of the word "Christ" (Χρίστος)
What is hung on fireplaces?
Stocking
In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, what physical shortcoming made Grinch so mean?
His heart was two sizes too small.
What does the word Bethlehem mean?
House of Bread. This is appropriate since Jesus is the Bread of Life, who we receive in Holy Communion.
Who announced to Joseph that Mary was pregnant through the Holy Spirit?
Gabriel
What were the gifts delivered by the wise men?
Gold – metal fitting for a king; Frankincense (Incense) used in worship; Myrrh is a bitter aromatic gum used for embalming – anticipates Jesus bitter passion, death and burial.
What was the name of Rudolph's dogsled driving friend?
Yukon Cornelius.
What is Charlie Brown's complaint about Christmas?
It is too commercialized.
Where was the journey from and to involving Joseph and Mary traveling for a census?
From Nazareth, to Bethlehem
Who prophesied to Mary that Christ was "destined for the fall and rising of many" and that "a sword" would "pierce" her "own soul also"?
Simeon (Luke 2:34-35).
Name 10 people in the line leading up to Jesus
See Matt 1 or Luke 3
What type of animal carried Mary to Bethlehem on its back?
Donkey.
The Grizzwolds were a part of what Christmas movie?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
What does “The Incarnation” mean?
God the Son "became flesh" by being conceived in the womb of Mary (And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us John 1:14).
According to the bible, how many Magi/Wise Men visited Jesus?
It doesn't tell us. There are three gifts.
DOUBLE POINTS FOR GIRLS IF THEY CAN REMEMBER GENEVIEVE'S MIDDLE NAME
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We all know that Rudolph has a red nose, but does he have antlers?
Yes
What color are mistletoe berries?
White
Who is the saint remembered on the 26th of December? Hint: the first Christian martyr.
St. Stephen's feast day is Dec. 26. See Acts 6.
Who was Jesus' predecessor who announced his coming?
John the Baptist. “When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in her womb” (Luke 1:41)
About how many miles was it from Nazareth to Bethlehem? (Be within 10 miles)
90 Miles
Where did the baby Jesus sleep?
In a Manger (a feeding trough).
Where was I when I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus?
On the Stairs.
Quote Luke 2:1-20 (You can use your teammates)
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Why did Joseph decide to depart Bethlehem with his family? How long did he ponder this?
“Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you.” ... Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. (Matt 2:13)
What was in the Ark of the Covenant and what does it have to do with Christmas?
Ark of the Covenant in O.T. – Manna (bread from heaven), commandments (Word of God), Aaron's rod/staff that budded; Mary is the “Ark of the New Covenant” because of what her womb contained.