The Nativity Story
Christmas Traditions
Christmas in the Bible
100

This is the town where Jesus was born.

Where is Bethlehem?

100

This object is often placed on top of a Christmas tree to represent the angel from the Nativity story.

What is an angel?

100

This Roman emperor ordered a census that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem.

Who is Caesar Augustus?

200

This person was told by an angel that she would give birth to Jesus.

Who is Mary?

200

This song begins with the lyrics, "Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright."

What is "Silent Night"?

200

These people were the first to hear about Jesus’ birth from the angels.

Who are the shepherds?

300

The name of the angel who appeared to Mary.

Who is Gabriel?

300

This type of plant, often red and green, is called the "Christmas flower."

What is a poinsettia?

300

The prophet Isaiah foretold the birth of Jesus and said He would be called this name, meaning "God with us."

What is Immanuel?

400

This was the what and where the shepherds were told to look for when finding baby Jesus.

What is a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger?

400

Trinidad and Tobago, Christmas is not complete without this genre of music that blends carols with a Spanish flair.

What is parang?

400

Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem because they were descendants of this King of Israel.

Who is King David?

500

These gifts were brought by the Wise Men to Jesus.

What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?

500

A traditional Christmas dish in Trinidad and Tobago includes this popular cured meat, which is often served alongside homemade bread or pastelles.

What is ham?

500

This book of the Bible contains the story of the shepherds visiting Jesus.

What is the Gospel of Luke?