Birth of Jesus
What town was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
Finish this lyric: “Silent night, holy night, all is…”
calm, all is bright
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will _____”
Save his people from their sins
The tradition of giving gifts
What is gift-giving?
What is Christmas centred around?
Who is Jesus Christ?
After hearing the birth of Jesus the shepherds found Jesus in ____
What is a manger
“O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant”
What is “O Come, All Ye Faithful”?
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him ____”
Who is Immanuel?
A Christmas tradition commemorating the birth of Jesus where people sing carols door to door
What is caroling
What does “Emmanuel” mean?
God with us
What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary?
Gabriel
“Let earth receive her king
Let every heart prepare Him room”
What is “Joy to the World”
The country Mary and Joseph fled to after being warned by the Angel in a dream.
What is Egypt?
In what country does “Las Posadas” commemorate Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter?
Mexico
What is the significance of the manger in the Nativity story?
It symbolizes humility and the simple beginnings of Jesus
What were the three men who followed a Star to find baby Jesus?
Three wise men or Magi
“Joyful, all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With angelic host proclaim“The Old Testament prophet foresaw the birth of the Messiah in Bethlehem, calling it the birthplace of a ruler who would shepherd God’s people
What is Micah 5:2
What is the name of the special Advent candle lit on Christmas Eve?
The Christ Candle
A verse reflecting the true meaning of Christmas.
What is John 3:16? “For God so loved the World that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
An aromatic resin gifted to baby Jesus
What is Frankincense?
“Come they told me
Pa rum pum pum pum
A new born king to see
Pa rum pum pum pum”
This Gospel emphasizes that Jesus’ birth represents the “Word made flesh” and reveals the glory of God’s only son
What is John 1:14
The country with the tradition of “The Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes”
What is Italy?
Representation of Christmas lights correlating to Christ’s role in the world
What is the Light of Christ