Birth Story in Matthew
This person was visited by an angel in a dream
Who is Joseph?
This angel announced to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus.
Who is Gabriel?
This 3rd-century saint whose legendary habit of secret gift-giving became the inspiration for Santa Claus.
Who is St. Nicholas?
This prophet foretold that a virgin would give birth to a son and call him Immanuel.
Who is Isaiah?
In this carol, "the little Lord Jesus" lays down His "sweet head"
What is "Away in a Manger"?
To escape King Herod’s plan to kill baby Jesus, Joseph took his family to this country.
What is Egypt?
This relative of Mary also had a miraculous pregnancy.
Who is Elizabeth?
Bell-ringers from this organization sit outside stores at Christmas time.
What is the Salvation Army?
This prophet described the Messiah as one who would "be born to us" and whose government would never end.
Who is Isaiah?
The angels sang "Glory to the newborn King" in this classic hymn written by Charles Wesley.
What is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"?
He asked the wise men where Jesus was.
Who is Herod?
These people were the first to hear the good news of Jesus’ birth from the angels.
Who are the shepherds?
Mexican food that is eaten traditionally on Christmas
What is tamales?
This Old Testament book prophesied that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem.
What is Micah?
The lyrics of this song include "Holy Infant so tender and mild"
What is "Silent Night"?
The three gifts the wise men brought to Jesus
What is gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
The census that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem was decreed by this Roman ruler.
Who is Caesar Augustus?
In the year 1776, this American Revolutionary War general led 2,400 troops over the Delaware River on Christmas Day.
Who is George Washington?
This is the first book in the Bible to promise a future deliverer.
What is Genesis?
This song invites you to "joyfully triumph"
What is "O Come, All Ye Faithful"?
Herod ordered the killing of all boys under this age in and around Bethlehem.
What is two years old?
Mary sang this song of praise after learning she would be the mother of Jesus.
What is the Magnificat?
In the year 800, this king was crowned the Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Day.
Who is Charlemagne?
In Isaiah, the Messiah is described as a "light" to this group of people.
Who are the gentiles?
Born in Germany in 1685, this composer wrote Messiah, including the famous "Hallelujah Chorus."
Who is George Frideric Handel?