Christmas Past
We celebrate this person's birthday at Christmas
Who is Jesus?
Based on Family traditions, when is the earliest a Christmas tree should be set up?
a) Jos' Birthday
b) Thanksgiving Night
c) December 1st
d) December 26th
b) Thanksgiving Night
The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back to whom
Who is monk St Nicholas? https://www.history.com/articles/history-of-christmas
Dutch "Sint Nicholaas" shortened form "Sinter Klaas"
"Where the treetops glisten"
What is "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"
In the beginning _____ created the heavens and the earth... _____ saw everything He had made and it was very good
Who is God?
A baby was promised to this virgin
Who was Mary?
In the Moore version of the 12 days of Christmas, how does the song end.
What is a big gulp of Martinellis?
What country is credited with popularizing the addition of candles to Christmas trees
What is Germany? https://www.history.com/articles/history-of-christmas-trees
"Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum"
What is "The Little Drummer Boy"?
___ have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
Who is ALL?
In which town was baby Jesus born?
What is Bethlehem?
Jeff always had a certain role in our Christmas Nativity play
What/Who is Joseph?
When did Christmas become a federal holiday in the US?
What is 1870? https://www.history.com/articles/history-of-christmas
"Bearing gifts we travel afar"
What is "We 3 Kings"?
...“None is ____________, no, not one;
no one understands;
no one seeks for God...."
What is Righteous
The first group of people to visit Jesus
Who were the shepherds?
The lighting of candles to symbolize preparation for Jesus (Hope, Peace, Joy, Love, Christ)
What is Advent?
Which president started the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony?
Who is President Calvin Coolidge? https://www.history.com/articles/history-of-christmas-trees
"Be near me Lord Jesus I ask Thee to stay close by me forever and love me I pray"
What is "Away in a Manger"?
_______ on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved
What is Believe
The baby was to be named Jesus because
What is "He would save His people from their sins"
A German-American tradition involves what type of glass ornament
What is a glass pickle?
Historically, what century was Christmas first celebrated?
What is the 4th Century ?
"Let every heart prepare Him room"
What is "Joy to the World"?
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for ___________ to everyone who believes
What is Salvation