Christmas in the Bible
Holiday Traditions Around the World
Christmas carol
Holiday Bible Trivia
Picture This!
100
Who was the angel that told Mary she would give birth to Jesus?
Gabriel
100
In Ethiopia, Christmas is celebrated on a different day from most of the world. What date do they celebrate Christmas?
January 7th (Ganna)
100
Finish the lyrics: “O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive…”
Israel
100
Who was the first person to see Jesus after His resurrection?
Mary Magdalene
100
What does this star represent in the Christmas story?
The Star of Bethlehem that guided the wise men to Jesus.
200
Where did Mary and Joseph travel for the census?
Bethlehem
200
In Nigeria, what traditional food is often served at Christmas gatherings?
Jollof rice
200
Which carol contains the line “Glory to the newborn King”?
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
200
Which Old Testament prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
200
Name two animals traditionally found in a nativity scene.
Sheep, donkey, or cow.
300
What gifts did the wise men bring to baby Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
300
In South Africa, what unusual treat does some people eat for Christmas dessert?
Fried caterpillars (known as Mopane worms)
300
What carol mentions “a partridge in a pear tree”?
The 12 Days of Christmas
300
What sign did God give to the shepherds to find baby Jesus?
A baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger
300
What is the spiritual symbolism of the candy cane?
The red represents Jesus' blood, the white represents His purity, and the shape resembles a shepherd's staff.
400
In what book of the Bible can we find the prophecy about Jesus being born of a virgin?
Isaiah
400
In the Philippines, they celebrate one of the longest Christmas seasons in the world. When does their Christmas season officially begin?
September (the “ber” months)
400
Name the carol with these lyrics: “Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!”
O Holy Night
400
How many days after Jesus’ birth did Mary and Joseph bring Him to the temple?
40 days
400
What does the circular shape of a wreath represent?
Eternity, as the circle has no beginning or end.
500
What was the name of the prophetess who saw baby Jesus at the temple and gave thanks to God?
Anna
500
In Mexico, what do children break during the Christmas Posada celebrations?
A piñata
500
Which Christmas carol includes the words “peace on earth, goodwill to men”?
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
500
Who said, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given”?
Isaiah
500
How many wise men visited Jesus, according to the Bible?
The Bible does not specify the number of wise men, only that they brought three gifts.