The Nativity
This town in Judea is where Jesus was born.
What is Bethlehem?
An object that symbolizes the birth of Christ. (Hint: It goes on top of the Christmas Tree)
What is a star?
The Wise Men followed this bright object in the sky to find baby Jesus.
What is a star?
These people were watching their flocks in the fields at night when angels appeared to announce Jesus's birth.
Who are shepherds?
Circular evergreen object that stands for eternity, unending love, and welcome on the front door.
What is a Wreath?
This shiny metal was one of the three gifts the Wise Men brought to Jesus.
What is gold?
Jesus was placed in this feeding trough for animals because there was no room at the inn.
What is a manger?
These figures announced Jesus’s birth to the shepherds and symbolize divine messages, peace, and joy.
Who are Angels?
The Wise Men traveled to this town where Jesus was born.
What is Bethlehem?
This paranoid king ordered all male children under two years old in Bethlehem to be killed after hearing about the birth of a new "King of the Jews."
Who is King Herod?
Often interpreted as a “J” for Jesus, with white for purity and red for sacrifice, plus sweetness for the joy of the season.
What are Candy Canes?
The Wise Men came from this direction, according to the Bible's phrase "Wise Men from the ___."
What is the East?
The angel told the shepherds they would find the baby wrapped in these strips of cloth, which were commonly used to wrap newborn infants in ancient times.
What are swaddling clothes?
Older European symbol of peace, fertility, and faithful love that were later folded into Christmas customs.
What is the Mistletoe?
Along with gold and myrrh, the Wise Men brought this aromatic resin that was burned as incense.
What is frankincense?