Nativity Story
Who are the main figures in the Nativity?
Mary, Joseph, and Jesus
What is the Advent season?
A period of preparation for Christmas
What is the Feast of the Nativity?
Celebration of Jesus' birth on December 25
What does the Christmas tree symbolize?
Eternal life through Christ
Which Gospel contains the Nativity story?
Matthew and Luke
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What is a Christmas Vigil Mass?
A Mass celebrated on Christmas Eve
What is the Solemnity of Mary?
Celebrated on January 1, honoring the Mother of God
What is the significance of the star?
It guided the Magi to Jesus
What are the Beatitudes?
Teachings of Jesus on how to live morally
What gifts did the Magi bring?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
What is a nativity scene?
A representation of Jesus’ birth
What is the Feast of the Holy Family?
Celebrating Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
What do candles represent in Advent?
Christ as the light of the world
Who are the shepherds?
Those who were informed about Jesus' birth by angels
Who announced Jesus’ birth to Mary?
Gabriel (the Angel)
What is a Christmas carol?
A festive song sung during Christmas
What is Epiphany?
Celebration of the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles
What is a crèche?
A depiction of the Nativity scene
Who are the shepherds?
Those who were informed about Jesus' birth by angels
How did Joseph learn of Mary's pregnancy?
In a dream
What does "O Antiphons" refer to?
A series of prayers leading up to Christmas
What is the Feast of the Holy Innocents?
Commemorating children killed by King Herod, on December 28
What does the color red symbolize?
The blood of Christ and sacrifice
What is the significance of Luke 2:14?
Proclaiming peace on earth at Jesus' birth