Christmas Traditions Around the World
This country is credited with having the first recorded Christmas celebration in 336 A.D.
What is Rome (Italy)?
Who said: "I have been made victorious through terror"
Mohammad
Goliath's height was 6 cubits and a span
True- 1 Samuel 17:4. A cubit is generally considered to be about 18 inches (45 cm), and a span is roughly 9 inches (22 cm). So, this would make Goliath approximately 9 feet 9 inches (about 2.97 meters) tall.
This military leader is alluded to in both the Bible and Quran.
Who is Alexander the Great aka Dhul Qarnayn
This priest’s two sons, Nadab and Abihu, were consumed by fire from the Lord after offering unauthorized incense in the Tabernacle.
Who is Aaron?
This hymn, often sung during Advent, is a Latin expression of longing and anticipation for Christ’s coming.
What is "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"?
"It is not enough to believe in Christ and in the salvation He has wrought out for us. We must be sanctified through the truth and be conformed to the image of Christ. We must be obedient to the law of God."
Ellen G. White
The Gospel of Matthew is the only gospel that mentions the visit of the Magi (Wise Men) to see the newborn Jesus.
True – Matthew 2:1-12 is the only gospel that describes the visit of the Magi following the star to worship the newborn Jesus.
This is the name of the chapter in the Qur'an which is considered the shortest, with only three verses, and is recited frequently in Islamic prayers.
What is Surah Al-Ikhlas? (112)
These three books of Bible contain Aramaic
What is Daniel, Ezra, and Jeremiah
In Mexico, this dish, often eaten during Christmas, is made with a sweet and spicy sauce containing chocolate and chiles.
What is Mole?
Who said: "I am the father, I am the son, I am the holy ghost."
Jim Jones
The King James Version of the Bible was first published in 1611, and it included the Apocrypha in the original edition.
True
These are the five Sahih books of Hadith.
What are Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawood, Sunan an-Nasa'i, Sunan at-Tirmidhi
This judge of Israel killed the oppressive king Eglon of Moab with a double-edged sword, as described in the Book of Judges.
Who is Ehud?
In this country, it's traditional to hide a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree, and the first person to find it receives a gift or good luck for the year.
What is Germany?
Who said: "I am the prophet of God, and have been raised up by Him to do a work which will not be stopped."
Joseph Smith
King Hezekiah prayed to God for deliverance from the Assyrian king Sennacherib, and God caused 175,000 Assyrian soldiers to die in a single night.
False (It was 185,000) This story is found in 2 Kings 19:35, Isaiah 37:36, and 2 Chronicles 32:21.)
In 661 CE, this event marked the beginning of the Sunni-Shia split in Islam, following the assassination of the third caliph, Uthman, and the subsequent battle for leadership.
What is the Battle of Siffin?
This prophet was miraculously healed from leprosy by washing seven times in the Jordan River at the command of Elisha.
Who is Naaman?
In Japan, it has become a popular Christmas tradition to eat this fast-food item, which can be difficult to get during the holiday season due to high demand.
What is KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)?
Who said: "The churches of Christendom are all apostate. Their doctrines are a mixture of the truth and error, and they will be rejected by God in the end."
Charles Taze Russell
In the Gospel of Matthew, the genealogies of Jesus trace his lineage through King David and his son Solomon.
False (The genealogy in Matthew traces Jesus' lineage through David's son Nathan rather than Solomon. The genealogy in Luke traces it through Solomon.)
This influential leader, who was known for his military campaigns and eventual establishment of the Ottoman Empire, faced criticism for his aggressive tactics and his involvement in the massacre of the Safavids during the 16th century.
Who is Suleiman the Magnificent?
This obscure son of Saul was slain by the Philistines, along with his brothers, during the battle of Mount Gilboa, after which his armor was displayed in a pagan temple.
Who is Jonathan?