History
These are the things that the Wisemen brought on their journey. (All objects are necessary for the correct answer)
What is Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh?
This person announced to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Who is the Angel Gabriel?
The city in which Jesus was born.
What is Bethlehem?
In the Gospel of Luke, this title is given to Jesus by the angel Gabriel, meaning "God with us."
What is Immanuel?
The greatest Christmas song to have ever been written.
What is "All I Want for Christmas is You | Mariah Carey"?
This man sent the Wisemen to Jesus
Who is King Herod?
The third-century bishop was known for his generosity to the poor.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
The Magi followed a star that led them to this city, where they first sought information about the newborn king.
What is Jerusalem?
The man who prophesied that the Messiah would be born a virgin.
Who is Isaiah?
This term refers to the period of preparation and penance leading up to Christmas, which was established by the early church.
What is Advent?
What was the specific reason Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus ordered a Census and levied a tax to be paid in Joseph's ancestral home.
These people are John the Baptist's parents.
Who are Zechariah and Elizabeth?
After Jesus was born, Mary and Joseph fled to this country to escape King Herod.
What is Egypt?
The man who prophesied that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem.
Who is Micah?
The reason we celebrate Christmas on December 25th.
What resulted from the early church stealing from a Pagan Festival?
The tradition of the Christmas tree is often attributed to this 16th-century Protestant.
Who is Martin Luther?
Decorating the tree has roots in earlier German customs, but he is often attributed to it.
The name of the innkeeper in Luke chapter 2.
Trick Question: The Bible does not specifically mention an innkeeper. Over time, the idea of an innkeeper who turns them away has become a popular part of the nativity story, especially in retellings and plays.
In this country, the Christmas tradition involves hiding a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree, with the finder receiving an extra gift or good fortune for the coming year.
What is Germany?
This Old Testament book contains a prophecy that the Messiah would enter Jerusalem riding on a donkey.
What is Zechariah?
This source originated the tradition that Jesus was born during the night. ex: "Silent Night" & "O Holy Night"
What is The Apocrypha?
"For while gentle silence enveloped all things, and night in its swift course was now half gone, your all-powerful word leaped from heaven, from the royal throne" -Wisdom 18:14-15
This prophetic book of the Old Testament mentions a star that would come out of Jacob, which many believe foreshadows the star that led the Magi (Wisemen) to Jesus.
What is Numbers?
This elderly prophetess was present at the temple when Jesus was presented and spoke about Him to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
Who is Anna?
Sike: How many miles did Jesus travel during his public ministry? (Price is Right rules; closest to the answer without going over.)
3,125 miles
This book of the Old Testament contains the prophecy that the Messiah would be a descendant of King David, establishing an eternal kingdom.
What is 2 Samuel?
What does the Christmas Tree symbolize?
The fir tree: symbolic of hope while staying green year-round (evergreen)
The lights: To bring light to the world during the darkest hours, symbolizing Jesus being the Light of the World.