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When told she would bare a child, the virgin Mary's first question to the Angel Gabriel.
What is, "How can this be since I know not a man?"
The purpose of Christmas celebrations.
What is to remember the human birth of Jesus Christ.
O Come, O Come Emmanuel.
What is a promise to Israel found in Isaiah 7:14?
Gift giving.
What is a reminder of the gifts of the Magi to baby Jesus?
Mincemeat Pie.
What is said to represent the spices the Magi brought from the east?
Elizabeth's first question to her cousin Mary.
What is "...why am I so favored that the mother of my Lord should come to me?"
The reason Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem.
What is, to be taxed in their ancestral home?
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.
What did the angels do that first Christmas night to the shepherds tending flocks in the fields?
Lighting candles.
What is symbolic of Christ being the light of the world? John 8
Candy Canes.
What was invented to keep choirboys and children quiet during long church services?
The wise men's first question to King Herod.
What is "...where is he that is born King of the Jews?"
For the protection of a sacrificial lamb.
Why were perfect baby lambs swaddled at birth?
O Little Town of Bethelem.
What is the quiet way God entered into humanity found in Micah 5:2?
Evergreen trees.
What was a symbol of eternal life introduced by Reformationist, Martin Luther, to picture our endless life in Christ? Isa. 60:13
Yule Log.
What is a sponge cake desert decorated to look like a Yule Log?
The Shepherd's first comment after seeing angels.
What is "...let us go to Bethlehem and see...?"
The meaning of the three gifts given to baby Jesus.
What is gold... to the King; frankencense... for his diety; and myrrh... for his death?
Gloria in Excelsis Deo.
What is, "Glory to God in the Highest?"
The 12 Days of Christmas.
What is December 25th - January 6th, the time from Jesus birth until the visit of the Magi?
Pope Julius I.
Who declared December 25th the official date of Jesus birth in 350 AD?
Simeon's first comment upon seeing the baby Jesus.
What is "...let now thy servant die in peace. For I have seen God's Yeshua (Salvation)?"
The place where the wise men found the baby Jesus.
What is, a house?
Joy to the World.
What is traditionally sung at Christmas, but is really about the Millenium reign of Christ Jesus.
Yule Log.
What is a gaily decorated log large enough to burn constantly for 12 days, the wood symbolizing Jesus' cross.
The purpose of Bethlehem Ephratah.
What is the place to raise sacrificial lambs for temple worship.