LIFE
STUFF
DATES
QUOTES
Christmas Potpourri
100
Where was Joseph Smith born? (city and state)
Sharon, Vermont
100
What scripture led Joseph to go pray in the woods?
James 1:5
100
What is Joseph Smith's date of birth?
Dec. 23, 1805
100
Fill in the blanks: "As __(1)__ is, ___(2)___ once was. As __(2)___ is, __(1)___ may become."
(1) man (2) God
100
What date do Mormons know is the true birth date of Jesus of Nazareth? (month & day)
April 6th
200
Where did Joseph Smith die? (city and state)
Carthage, Illinois
200
Fill in the blank: "I had seen a vision; I knew it, and I knew that God knew it, and I could not deny it, neither dared I do it; at least I knew that by so doing I would offend God, and come under __________."
"condemnation."
200
What date was the Church organized in this dispensation?
April 6, 1830
200
Fill in the blanks: "...this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives! For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the ______ ____________ ___ ___ ________"
"Only Begotten of the Father"
200
Name three symbols of Christ in modern Christmas traditions?
Star, lights, candy canes, candles, gifts, etc.
300
Who did Joseph marry on January 18, 1827?
Emma Hale
300
Fill in the blanks: "Joseph Smith, the Prophet and Seer of the Lord, has done more, _____ _______ ______, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it."
"save Jesus only"
300
What is the date of the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood?
May 15, 1829
300
Fill in the blanks: "I told the brethren that the _______ ___ _________ was the most correct of any book on earth..."
"Book of Mormon"
300
If you count all the gifts given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many does it add up to?
364
400
Who died as a result of exposure, when Joseph was dragged from the house, and tarred and feathered, on the night of March 29, 1832?
Joseph Smith Murdock, adopted son, age 10 months.
400
Who visited Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to restore the Aaronic Priesthood?
John the Baptist
400
On what date did Joseph Smith die?
June 27, 1844
400
Fill in the blank: "Noah came before the flood. I have come before the _______."
"fire."
400
What country does Santa Claus originate from?
Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, was born in 3rd century Lycia (Turkey).
500
All told, Emma bore nine children and adopted two. How many lived past the age of three?
5
500
Name one person, besides Jesus Christ, that appeared to Joseph Smith in the Kirtland Temple.
Moses, Elias, and Elijah.
500
What is the original publication year of The Book of Mormon?
1830
500
Fill in the blank: "If my life is of no value to my friends, it is of none to ________."
"myself."
500
In what year was Christmas made a Federal Holiday in the United States?
1870
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