Bible
Who appeared to tell Mary that she was with child?
The angel Gabriel
Which story is read in the Liturgy's Gospel on the Nativity Feast day?
The story of the wise men following the star to Jesus
Who is the prophet who prophesies that a pure young woman will give birth to God’s son?
Prophet Isaiah
Who is Santa Claus?
He is Saint Nicholas of Myra
OBS: He was one of the attendees of the First Council of Nicaea.
Which was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coca-Cola
How many wise men were there?
It is not specified, the Bible only mentioned three gifts were brought to Jesus, but not the number of the wise men.
What is 7 & 4 (saba w arbaa) and what does the naming come from?
It is another name for the Kiahk praises:
7 Theotokias: praises for the Mother of God
4 Hooses: canticle or hymns (lovsånger)
What did prophet Moses see in the desert and it symbolises Vigin Mary?
A burning bush
What is "Advent"?
It is the preparation period for the celebration of Christmas and it is from a Latin word that means "coming"
What words follow “Silent Night” in the song?
"Holy Night"
How did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?
The bible doesn’t specify, but it’s been depicted with Mary on a donkey and Joseph walking beside her.
Mention 4 of the Major Feasts of the Lord?
1. The nativity feast,
2. Circumcision feast (Omskärelsen),
3. The Epiphany or the Baptism of Christ,
4. Palm Sunday,
5. Easter,
6. Ascension,
7. Pentecost
Who is one of the seventy-two translators of the Septuagint and he prophesied the sorrows of Virgin Saint Mary?
Simeon the elder
What is the relation between Santa Claus and Christmas?
The Eastern and Western churches celebrates the departure of Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus) on the 6th of December (10 Kiahk) and he was very known for his good deeds and charitable work
What was the city/country in Home Alone, to which the McCallisters were going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris/France
What sign were the shepherds supposed to look for when searching for Jesus?
A baby lying in a manger wrapped in swaddling clothes
Mention the stories read on the 4 Sundays of Kiahk.
Week 1: The birth of John the Baptist is announced to Zacharias
Week 2: Christ's Birth Announced to Mary
Week 3: Mary Visits Elizabeth
Week 4: Birth of John the Baptist
Who is The Prophet who saw a gate in the east and The Lord enters by it? What is the relation between the revelation and Saint Mary?
(Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Micah, Zechariah)
Prophet Ezekiel saw the gate and mentioned in his prophesy that it shall be shut because the Lord God of Israel has entered by it and it is a symbol for the virginity of the Virgin Saint Mary that remained sealed.
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Who is the author of A Christmas Carol?
Charles Dickens
How many angels spoke to the shepherds?
One
What is "Paramoun"?
It is a Greek term meaning watch, vigil, especially on the eve of a festival, is a period of strict fasting (first degree fast) as the final day of the fast before the feast.
Who is the prophet who prophesies that Jesus will be born in Bethlehem?
(Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Micah, Zechariah)
Prophet Micha
What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?
An angel
Why were the McCallisters running late the morning of their trip to Paris?
Their alarm clocks didn’t go off because of a power outage