Christmas Story Basics
Nativity Details
Christmas Hymns & Carols
Scripture About Light & Hope
Christmas Traditions
100

These were the first people to hear the news of Jesus’ birth.

Who are the shepherds?

100

Mary wrapped Jesus in this.

Swaddling clothes

100

Finish the lyric: “Joy to the world, the Lord is ___.”

Come

100

In Psalm 119:105, God’s Word is described as a lamp to our ___ and a light to our ___.

Feet; path

100

This plant is commonly hung so people can share a holiday kiss.

Mistletoe

200

Jesus was born in this city.

What is Bethlehem?

200

Jesus was laid in this after birth.

A manger.

200

This carol contains the line “The stars are brightly shining”.

O Holy Night

200

He is called “the light of the world” in John 8:12.

Jesus

200

This decorated item is often placed at the top of a Christmas tree to symbolize the angels or the star.

An angel or a star

300

This is the name of Jesus' earthly mother.

Mary.

300

This guided the wise men to Jesus.

A star

300

This carol mentions “good tidings we bring to your and your kin".

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

300

In Isaiah 9:6, one of Jesus’ titles is “Prince of ___.”

Peace

300

This red-suited holiday figure is known worldwide, though not part of the biblical story.

Santa Claus

400

This is the place that Joseph take Mary and Jesus to escape King Herod.

Egypt.

400

These gifts were brought by the wise men. (Name at least two.)

Gold, frankincense, and myrrh

400

“Silent night, holy night, all is calm…” — what is the next word?

“All” (All is bright)

400

This prophet said, “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light”.

Isaiah

400

This dessert is traditionally baked in many homes at Christmas and often includes fruit.

Fruitcake

500

This Old Testament prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born of a virgin.

Isaiah.

500

Tradition says there were three wise men. Does the Bible say how many there really were?

No — only the gifts are numbered

500

This hymn begins with, “Hark! the herald angels sing…”

Glory to the newborn King

500

This phrase translated means "The Lord Will Provide"

Jehovah Jireh

500

This Christmas word originally meant “to cry out with joy”.

Carol