Advent
What are 4 candles?
What is mass of Christ?
4th century saint. Famous for slapping Arius (a heretic) accross the face. Also for delivering coins and presents to the poor.
Who is St. Nicholas?
Mary and Joseph had to take a trip to Bethlehem because of this, declared by Augustus Cesar
What is a census?
Mele Kalikimaka
What is Merry Christmas?
The meaning behind the word
What is coming, or arrival?
The Christmas season starts on this EVEr important day. Date please.
What is December, 24?
Bah humbug! But nope, not Ebeneezer. This grumpy leader was quite perturbed to hear about the birth of a new ruler in his land
Who is King Herod?
This important messenger delivered news of an unexpected birth to both Mary, and Zechariah.
Who is Gabriel?
Joyeux Noel!
What is Merry Christmas
What is fasting?
Rejoicing in the purity of His soul, the Catholic Church uses this color during the Christmas season to celebrate our Lord's birth.
What is white or gold?
Mother to John the Baptist, the man whose birth would signify the coming of the Messiah
Who is Elizabeth, cousin of Mary?
Nobody expected the savior of the world to be born in such a simple and impoverished manner. Neither did the world expect this group to be the first to receive the news.
Stille Nacht
What is Silent Night?
The 3rd candle is pink. Gaudete Sunday is celebrated by this candle to represent what?
Our rejoicing in the coming of the Lord?
The season officially ends on this important date, commemorating this important moment
"Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those whom his favor rests." - Luke 2:14
Who are the multitude of angels?
The infancy narrative can be found in these 2 Gospel accounts.
What are Matthew and Luke?
Babbo Natale
What is Santa Claus?
Sometimes there are 5 candles on the wreath! This large 5th candle is called this, lit in celebration at the end of the season.
What is the Christ candle?
The Old Testament prophet Isaiah wrote of the name for the person who would come to save the world. We remember this name every year in song.
Who is Emmanuel?
Daily Double! This trio visited the infant from the east. Give us all 3 variations of their titles!
1. Wisemen
2. Kings
3. Magi
The first character we meet in the infancy narrative. His voice is muted because of the disbelief with the message he receives
Who is Zechariah?
Mary gave her "fiat," in response to what the angel told her
What is let it be done?