Advent
What colors are the 4 candles?
3 purple
1 rose
Do Catholics celebrate the 12 days of Christmas?
Yes
This saint inspired the modern tradition of stocking-hanging
St. Nicholas
What does the liturgical color of Purple represent?
prayer, penance, and sacrifice
Who announced to Mary she was chosen to be Christ's mother?
Gabriel
What does the wreath stand for?
Why do they wear pink and light a pink candle the week before Christmas on the third Sunday?
Joy in anticipation of Jesus birth
This saint is credited with creating the first nativity scene.
St. Francis of Assisi
This country started the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
This child leapt for joy in Elizabeth's womb?
John the Baptist
Advent begins what?
A new liturgical year.
What is the third week's Sunday of Advent called?
Gaudete Sunday
The blessed Mother appeared to this saint and drew a cool picture on his robe
St. Juan Diego
Popular seasonal candy represents a shepherd's staff
Candy Cane.
Jesus is the Good Shepherd. White stripes are for purity and red blood of the Lamb shed for our sins
Who said, "My soul magnifies the Lord"?
Blessed Virgin Mary
What does the first candle represent?
Hope
Gold
Frankincense
Myrrh
We celebrate this saints feast day on Dec. 13 and she is the patroness of eyes
St. Lucy
The Immaculate Conception pertains to who?
Blessed Virgin Mary
Ordered the beheading of John the Baptist.
Herod
On the third Sunday of Advent this tradition is also celebrated.
What is bambinelli Sunday?
When does Chistmastide end for Catholics?
The Baptism of the Lord
This saint was the first disciple called by Jesus
St. Andrew
This type of pastry is eaten on epiphany and what's inside
King cake- Jesus figurine
Name one of the 3 Wise Men
Gaspar
Melchior
Balthasar