Nativity
The prophecy said the Messiah would be born in this town.
Bethlehem
The four-week season that prepares Catholics for Christmas.
Advent
The star on top of the Christmas tree represents this.
Star of Bethlehem
St Nicholas was a bishop from this region (modern-day country).
Turkey
People leave this snack for Santa even though he really should be watching his sugar levels.
Cookies and Milk
Mary and Joseph travelled to Bethlehem because of this government order.
A census
The third Advent candle is this colour.
Rose/pink
The circular Advent wreath symbolises this.
Eternity/everlasting life
St Nicholas is the patron saint of this group of people, linking him to gift-giving.
Children
The plant people kiss under at Christmas.
Mistletoe
The angel who appeared to Joseph in a dream.
Gabriel
The Latin phrase meaning “coming,” which Advent refers to.
adventus
The shape of the candy cane symbolises this religious object.
A shepherd’s staff
The famous story where St Nicholas secretly provided gold was meant to save these three people.
The three poor sisters/daughters
This jolly man magically squeezes down chimneys… even though most modern houses don’t have one.
Santa Claus
The gospel writer who includes the shepherds in the Nativity story.
Luke
The number of Sundays in Advent.
Four
The nativity scene tradition was popularised by this saint.
St. Francis of Assisi
The transformation of St Nicholas into “Santa Claus” was influenced by this country’s culture and folklore.
Netherlands
In Japan, many families eat Christmas dinner from this fast-food restaurant.
KFC
What is the reason Joseph travelled to Bethlehem for the census?
He was of the house and lineage of David
Catholics celebrate Mary’s Immaculate Conception on this date.
December 8
The manger foreshadows this important Catholic sacrament or belief.
Eucharist (Jesus as the Bread of Life)
The feast day of St Nicholas, celebrated in many Catholic and European countries.
December 6
In some European countries, kids put their shoes out—not for fashion—but in hopes they’ll be filled with these.
Sweets or small gifts