Signs and Symbols
Numbers 24:17 refers to this sign coming out of the land of Jacob, fulfilled in the New Testament by appearing over Bethlehem.
What is a star?
The genealogy in Matthew 1 traces Jesus' lineage back to this king, fulfilling the promise of an eternal throne.
Who is David?
This famous saint created the world’s first nativity scene in Italy to celebrate Christmas in the year 1223. Who was it?
St. Francis Of Assisi
This song encourages believers to proclaim the news of Jesus' birth "over the hills and everywhere.
What is "Go Tell It on the Mountain"?
I rang out loud for shepherds’ ears,
Proclaiming news that calmed their fears.
I ring to announce the Savior’s birth,
Proclaiming peace and joy to the earth.
What are Bells?
Hosea 11:1 prophesises that God will call His Son out of this country, which is the location revealed to baby Jesus’ father in a dream.
What is Egypt?
All genealogies of Jesus in the Gospels link Him to this figure, often called the father of the human race.
Who is Adam?
Which ruler ordered the census that brought Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus
This classic Christmas carol calls you to "Fall on your knees” and “hear the angel voices."
What is O Holy Night?
Four times in advent, this holy flame,
To guide the lost and heal the lame.
I shine to remind of a starry night,
When heaven proclaimed the Savior’s light.
What are Candles/Christmas lights?
These gifts were given to Jesus at his birth, symbolizing his Priesthood, Prophethood, and Kingship, three attributes prophesied by Isaiah 60:6.
What are Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
Luke’s genealogy, found in chapter 3, verse 34, connects Jesus to this patriarch, considered ‘father of the faithful,’ thereby fulfilling God's promise that “all nations would be blessed through him."
Who is Abraham?
The first Christmas was not one of gift-giving and merry singing; it was full of bloodshed, as was prophesied in Jeremiah’s Lamentations, 31:15. The church commemorates which group of people traditionally considered the first martyrs?
Holy Innocents
This song calls for "peace on earth and mercy mild" and begins with a proclamation sung for Jesus by the army of angels in Bethlehem.
What is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"?
The Magi brought me from afar,
Guided by a shining star.
Though shepherds did not have me to bring,
They knelt to praise the newborn King.
What are Gifts?
What signs were the shepherds told to look for to find baby Jesus?
Baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger
This New Testament writer emphasizes Jesus as the seed of the woman foretold to crush the head of the serpent in Genesis 3:15.
Who is Paul? BONUS: Galatians 4:4
On Christmas Eve, 1968, these professed “non-religious” astronauts, who were the first humans on the moon aboard the Apollo 8 mission, were overcome by Earth’s beauty and compelled to read 10 verses from which book of the bible to commemorate this occasion?
Genesis (verses 1-10, each took turns reading a few)
This song was written on Christmas Eve and ends with the words “sleep in heavenly peace,” recalling Simeon’s words when God fulfilled his promise to present himself at the Temple before his death.
What is "Silent Night"?
My shape is a crook, a shepherd’s aid,
For those who heard where the child was laid.
My stripes of red and white do show,
The Savior’s love and grace bestowed.
What are Candy Canes?
"Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem foreshadows His role as the Bread of Life," what is the meaning of the word “Bethlehem” in ancient Hebrew?”
What is House of Bread?
All of Jesus’ genealogies include this feature, which is intended to show that salvation is not for the Jews alone, but for all the earth’s peoples.
Who are Gentiles/Gentile women?
According to Matthew’s account, who does King Herod convene after hearing of the Magi's search for the newborn king?
The chief priests and scribes of the people
This song celebrates the arrival of Jesus, calling on listeners to do as the inn keeper did, "let every heart prepare Him room." The feeble we can offer God turns into a royal welcome through Jesus.
What is "Joy to the World"?
I hang by the fire, awaiting the day,
Inspired by Saint Nick, who gave gold away.
A tradition of giving, for young and old,
A reminder of kindness, more precious than gold.
What are Stockings?