Away in a Manger
Which angel appeared to Mary to announce the birth of Jesus: Gabriel, Michael or Raphael?
Gabriel
What did Joseph and Mary use to travel to Bethlehem - horse, camel, or donkey?
Donkey
Where was Jesus laid after he was born - a crib, the floor, or a manger?
manger
How did the Wise Men know where to find Jesus - asked someone, an angel told them, or they guessed?
angel told them
In which direction did the Wise Men travel to, going to Jerusalem - North, South, East or West?
West (they came from the east)
What is the significance of the shape of a candy cane?
It looks like the letter J for Jesus and the shepherd's hook.
In which town was Jesus born - Jerusalem, Nazareth or Bethlehem? (think of the song)
Bethlehem
What did the angel Gabriel tell Mary to name the baby - Jesus, Immanuel, or Emmanuel?
Emmanuel
What was the third gift the Wise Men brought - Frankincense, Myrrh, and ____________? Silver, Wheat, Gold, Bread
Gold
How many miles did Mary and Joseph have to travel to get to Bethlehem - 30, 60, 90, or 120?
90
True or False - The Bible says Jesus was born in December.
False. The Bible doesn't state the exact date of His birth.
Religiously speaking, the white on a candy cane represents what?
purity
What guided the wise men to Jesus' birthplace - a camel, a moonbeam or a star?
star
Who prophesied that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem - Malachai, Aaron, or Micah?
Micah
Where did Mary and Joseph flee to avoid the King's order to kill Jesus - Egypt, Samaria, Nazareth, or Babylon?
Egypt
How many angels spoke to the shepherds - 1, 2, or 3?
1
True or False - Christmas wasn't celebrated for over 300 years after Jesus died.
True. The first Christmas was celebrated on December 25, 336 AD.
The blood that Jesus shed to save us from our sins
Who was the ruler of Judea when Jesus was born - Caesar Augustus, Herod the Great, or Pontius Pilot?
Herod
What did the angels sing when Jesus was born - A Hallelujah, Glory to God in the Highest, or We Worship You?
Glory to God in the Highest
Who decreed that a census should be taken, which led Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem - King Herod, Caesar Augustus, Pontius Pilot, or the High Priest?
Caesar Augustus, the Roman Emperor
What time of day did the angel speak to the shepherds - morning, afternoon, or night
night
True or False - The story of the Little Drummer Boy is found in the book of Mark.
False. The Little Drummer Boy is a fictional story.
Why is the candy cane striped?
By His stripes, we are healed
What did the angel tell the shepherds in the fields - A Savior is Born, A New King is Crowned, or a Prophet has Arrived?
A Savior is Born
What did the Wise Men do after visiting Jesus - Went back home by another route, Returned to Herod, or Stayed in Bethlehem?
Went back home by another route
In what book of the Bible do we read about the birth of Jesus - Matthew, Mark, Luke or John?
Luke
What sign were the shepherds supposed to look for when searching for Jesus? a star in the sky, a baby lying in a manger wrapped in swaddling clothes, Joseph and Mary in a stable
a baby lying in a manger wrapped in swaddling clothes
What does the name Emmanuel mean - God loves us, God protects us, God is with us?
God is with us
Why is the candy cane a hard candy?