THE CHRISTMAS STORY
Who was engaged to Mary?
Joseph
What day is celebrated as Jesus’ birth?
December 25th
What guided the wise men to Jesus?
a star
Which prophet foretold the virgin birth?
Isaiah
Which Christmas carol begins with “O come, O come, Emmanuel”?
O come, O come, Emmanuel
Which angel told Mary she would give birth to Jesus?
GABRIEL
What does Christmas literally mean?
“Christ’s Mass”
What three gifts did the wise men bring?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
“For unto us a child is born…” comes from which book?
Isaiah
What song says “the weary world rejoices”?
O Holy Night
Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?
A census ordered by Caesar Augustus
Which animal is traditionally shown in nativity scenes but not mentioned in the Bible?
Donkey (or ox)
In which Gospel do we find the story of the wise men?
Matthew
What does “Messiah” mean?
anointed one
In "Away in a Manger," what does the song say the animals provided for Jesus's bed?
hay
What sign did the angels give the shepherds?
A baby wrapped in cloths, lying in a manger
What color is traditionally associated with life and hope?
Green
What warning did the wise men receive in a dream?
Not to return to Herod
What Old Testament figure was promised an everlasting kingdom fulfilled in Jesus?
David
Which Christmas carol was originally written for Thanksgiving?
"jingle bells"
WHAT SONG DID THE ANGELS SING?
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST
What do lights symbolize in Christian tradition?
What country did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to for safety?
Egypt
What book of the Bible says the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
What is considered the most recorded Christmas song in history?
Silent Night