Prophecies
Isaiah said that from his stump a shoot will sprout and from his root as a bud shall blossom. (Isaiah 11:1)
Who is Jesse?
He will save His people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21)
Why was Mary's baby named Jesus?
An angel spoke to both of them and foretold of an unlikely birth. (Luke 1: 13-14, 26-27)
What do Zechariah and Mary have in common?
The saint who popularized the nativity scenes in the 1200's
Who is St. Francis of Assisi
Father Christmas first appeared in the 1616 play Christmas His Masque.
England
Micah said of this city "too small to be among the clans of Juda, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel; whose origin is from o old, from ancient times." (Micah 5:1)
What is Bethlehem?
What the angel said to Joseph so that he would not divorce her. (Matthew 1:20)
"Do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her."
She said: "Most Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of you womb." (Luke 1:42)
What did Elizabeth say when seeing Mary?
This tradition was began with German Lutheran's in the 16th century.
When did the tradition of a Christmas tree start?
Pere Noel in his fur-lined hood and long cloak arrives on a flying donkey.
France
Isaiah said: "Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son and call Him _________" (Isaiah 7:14)
Who is Emmanuel?
What the Magi asked King Herod upon arriving in Jerusalem. (Matthew 2:2)
Who said "Where is the newborn king of the Jews?"
Mary's response after Elizabeth's greeting. (Luke 1:46)
Who said and when: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord"?
Started sitting on top of a tree in 1800's representing their role in their the Christmas story.
What is the tradition of a tree top angel?
Befana delivers gifts to children on Epiphany Eve.
Italy
Two of the four names given to the "child born to us" from the prophet Isaiah. (Isaiah 9:5)
Who is called "Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace"?
What the Magi did when they saw the place where the star stopped. (Matthew 2:11)
Who was overjoyed and paid homage to the baby?
Because he was of the house and family of David. (Luke 2:1-5)
Why did joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem during the census of Caesar.
The Vigil first celebrated in Eastern churches in the 4th century.
What is the Midnight Mass?
Children are visited by not one, but three men - Los Reyes Magos
Spain
The prophet Hosea predicted the Messiah would come from here? (Hosea 11:1)
What is Egypt?
Where the Holy Family traveled to to avoid Herod plans. (Matthew 2:13)
What is Egypt?
What the angel said to the shepherds. (Luke 2:10)
Who said and to whom "Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will for all people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is the Messiah and Lord."?
Carries the symbol of the star of Bethlehem and in Spanish is known as the Flower of the Holy Night.
What is a Poinsettia?
On December 6th Niklolaustag is celebrated.
Germany