Christmas Facts
What three gifts were brought to Jesus when he was born?
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
Doctrine and Covenants was originally called what?
The Book of Commandments
I am light as a feather, but even the world’s strongest person can’t hold me for much longer than 30 minutes. What am I?
Your breath
How many versus are there in the hymn Silent Night?
Three
The main voice in the Doctrine and Covenants is who?
Jesus Christ
What angel appeared to Mary to tell her she would be the mother of Jesus?
Gabriel
How many sections are in the Doctrine and Covenants?
138
What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it?
Silence
What is the Christmas hymn that says “of peace on Earth good will to men.”
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
What happened when The Book of Commandments was at the printing press?
A mob attacked the printing press. Two girls saved as many pages as they could
Approximately how many miles did Mary and Joseph travel form Nazareth to Bethlehem?
80-90 miles
Which section is known as the Lord’s preface to the Doctrine and Covenants?
Section 1
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps
What is the last line of the 1st verse (not the chorus) of the hymn The First Noel?
“On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.”
Who issued the manifesto, which led to the end of plural marriage? (Official Declaration 1)
Wilford Woodruff
In what two gospels of the New Testament is Christ’s birth told?
Luke and Mathew
What is the longest section of the Doctrine and Covenants?
Section 124 (145 verses)
I am always hungry, I must always be fed, the finger I touch will soon turn red. What am I ?
Fire
In what century was the hymn Away in a Manger created?
19th Century
Who received the revelation on the priesthood that became Official Declaration 2 in 1978?
Spencer W. Kimball
There are four scriptures that directly talk about the birth of Jesus. Name one. You have to say the chapter and the verse.
Luke 2:7
Luke 2:11
Mathew 1:25
Mathew 2:1-2
Most of the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants came because?
These sacred revelations were received in answer to prayer, in times of need, and came out of real life situations involving real people
If you have me, you want to share me. If you share me, you have lost me. What am I?
A secret
What is the most said word in the song Joy to the World?
”and”
How is the Doctrine and Covenants unlike other scriptures?
It is not translated from ancient documents