The Original Christmas Story
The town where Jesus was born.
What is Bethlehem (Luke2:4)
The virgin to whom the angel appeared and said, "Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with the... behold, thou shalt conceive in they womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus."
Who is Mary? (Luke 1:27-31)
Where the Word of Wisdom is found.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 89:18-21?
This is a symbol of the heavenly light that led the wise men to the Christ child
What is a star?
The common carol with the words: "All is calm; all is bright."
What is Silent Night?
When the angels announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds, the place they told the shepherds they would find the baby lying.
What is a manger (Luke 2:12)
The man espoused to Mary, to whom the angel said "Fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost."
Who is Joseph: (Matthew 1:18-20)
Where we learn that "by [Jesus Christ] the worlds are and were created."
What is Doctrine and Covenants 76:22-24?
The evergreen we light and decorate, which symbolizes the hope of new life.
What is the Christmas tree?
The carol that declares: "Let earth receive her king!"
What is Joy to the World?
The three gifts that the wise men brought to the Christ child.
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh? (Matthew 2:11)
Mary's cousin and mother of John the Baptist
Who is Elisabeth? (Luke 1:13)
This doctrinal mastery reminds us that the Lord always keeps His word - but His blessings depend on our obedience to His commandments.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 82:10?
an edible crook, pointing to Christ's role as "the Good Shepherd"
What is the candy cane?
The traditional English carol, telling of the angel's visit to the shepherds, saying "Born is the King of Israel!"
What is the First Noel?
The decree that brought Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem: that all the world should be ___________.
What is taxed? (Luke 2:1)
The angel who appeared to Mary to tell her she would bare the Son of God. He also appeared to Zacharias and to Joseph.
Who is Gabriel? (Luke 1:26)
This Doctrinal Mastery explains the authority and responsibilities of the Melchizedek Priesthood.
What is Doctrine and Covenants 107:8
Often made of silver or gold, these ring as a symbol of the announcement of the Savior's birth to the shepherds.
What are bells?
A peaceful carol saying of the birth of Christ, "the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight."
What is O Little Town of Bethlehem?
This Lamanite Prophet who stood on the city wall to tell the people of Christ's birth 5 years later.
Who is Samuel? (Helaman 13-14)
The Roman ruler who sent out the decree, that "all the world should be taxed."
Who is Caesar Augustus? (Luke 2:1)
The way Doctrine and Covenants 88:118 tells us we should seek learning?
What is "even by study and also by faith."
A plant with sharp green leaves and red berries, signifying the eventual Atonement of the Savior and that through him we may have everlasting life.
What is holly?
A thoughtful carol challenging the pain and turmoil in this world by reaffirming the words of the multitude of heavenly hosts, saying "Peace on earth, good will to men!"
What is I heard the Bells on Christmas Day?