The Biblical Christmas Story
Joseph was told to do this to the child, because "He will save his people from their sins."
What is "call his name, 'Jesus'"?
This Christmas hymn is said to have been sung first to the accompaniment of a guitar because the church organ was not working.
What is Silent Night?
This town, where the Messiah was to be born was predicted by the prophet Micah.
What is Bethlehem?
A religious or festive song, traditionally sung during Christmas.
What is a carol?
"What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!”
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
The king over Jerusalem when Jesus was born.
Who is Herod?
In "Joy to the World" what "fields and floods, rocks hills and plains" are supposed to do.
What is "repeat the sounding joy"?
The virgin birth of Christ was prophesied by this prophet in the book that bears his name.
Who was Isaiah?
A fragrant resin used in ancient times, one of the gifts brought to Jesus by the Wise Men.
What is frankincense?
“I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It’s not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love.”
What is A Charlie Brown Christmas?
The reason Herod said he wanted the Wise Men to tell him where the Christ-child was.
What is "that I may come and worship Him also"?
In Angels We Have Heard on High, this is the meaning of "Gloria in excelsis Deo!"
What is "Glory to God in the Highest"?
This is where God is predicted to have called His Son "out of".
Where is Egypt?
The period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus, usually starting four Sundays before Christmas.
What is Advent?
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”
What is Elf?
The man governing Syria when the census first took place.
Who was Quirinius (aka: Cyrenius)?
This Christmas hymn traces not only Christ's birth, but his life and even his return concluding "when thou comest and callest for me".
What is Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne?
The one God addresses in the first prophecy of the Messiah, saying "He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise his heel".
Who is the serpent?
An ancient festival celebrating the winter solstice, now synonymous with Christmas.
What is Yule?
“I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year.”
What is A Christmas Carol?
These people marveled at the Shepherd's news about Jesus.
Who were "all those who heard it"?
This Christmas hymn pronounces Jesus to be the "Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart."
What is Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus?
This chapter reveals Christ's purpose for coming as being "wounded for our transgressions" and "bruised for our iniquities".
What is Isaiah 53?
A Christian feast day on January 6, celebrating the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles.
What is Epiphany?
“Faith is believing things when common sense tells you not to.”
What is Miracle on 34th Street?