Advent
Around the World
The 1st Noel
Carols
100
What are the 2 liturgical colours of Advent?
Purple and Pink/Rose
100
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree for Christmas?
A. Ireland
B. Austria
C. Germany
D. Poland
C. Germany
100
In what city was Jesus born?
A. Nazareth
B. Jerusalem
C. Bethlehem
D. Israel
C. Bethlehem
100
City sidewalks, _____ ________,
Dressed in Holiday style.
Busy Sidewalks
200
Which Archangel appeared to Mary and asked her to be the Mother of Jesus?
The Angel Gabriel
200
Which country has a tradition of eating KFC instead of turkey for Christmas?
A. Korea
B. Japan
C. Kentucky
D. USA
C. Japan
200
To whom did the angels appear, praising God and announcing Jesus' birth?
A. Mary and Joseph
B. The Shepherds
C. The Wise Men
D. King Herod
B. The shepherds
200
Joyful all ye nations rise,
____ ___ _______ __ ___ _____
Join the triumph of the skies
300
How many Sundays are in the Advent Season?
4 Sundays
300
In which country do naughty children receive rotten potatoes instead of coal?
A. Germany
B. Ireland
C. Russia
D. Iceland
B. Iceland
300
Name 4 figures present in the Nativity Scene?
Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds, the Wise Men, and the Angels
300
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherd’s quake, at the sight.
_______ ________ _____ _______ _____.
Glories stream from heaven afar
400
Who did Mary visit after she found out that she was going to be the Mother of God?
Her cousin Elizabeth, who became the mother of St John the Baptist
400
In which country do people leave a tall red candle in the window overnight as a symbol of warmth and shelter?
A. Ireland
B. Turkey
C. The Netherlands
D. Malaysia
A. Ireland
400
What three gifts did the 3 Kings bring to Jesus?
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
400
Come and behold Him,
____ ___ ____ __ ______
Born the King of Angels
500
What does each candle on the Advent wreath represent?
i.e. The first represents _____, the 2nd is for_____ .....
Hope, Faith, Joy, and Peace
500
In which country do people hide their brooms on Christmas Eve to prevent witches and evil spirits from coming out to haunt them?
A. Norway
B. Sweden
C. Denmark
D. Switzerland
B. Sweden
500
What are the names of the three kings?
Melchior, Caspar, and Balthasar
500
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, ____ ______ ____,
____ _______ _____,
_____ ______ ____,
___ ______ _____,
___ _ _________ __ _ ____ ____!
5 golden rings, 4 calling birds, 3 french hens, 2 turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree
