The Nativity
This angel appeared to Mary announcing that she would conceive Jesus?
Who is Gabriel?
The name “Emmanuel” means this.
What is "God with us"?
These humble workers were the first people to visit the newborn Jesus.
Who are the shepherds?
This feast celebrated on January 1 is a Holy Day of Obligation in the Catholic Church.
What is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God?
This is the liturgical color used during the Christmas season in the Catholic Church.
What is white?
Elizabeth was pregnant with this child who leapt for joy in the womb.
Who is John the Baptist?
The ancient Hebrew name “Bethlehem” translates to this.
What is "House of Bread"?
These travelers from the East followed a star to find the infant Jesus.
Who are the Magi (wise men)?
This saint, whose feast is celebrated on December 26, was the first Christian martyr.
Who is Saint Stephen?
Midnight Mass is traditionally celebrated because Christ is seen as this entering the world.
What is the Light in the darkness?
These two Gospels include the birth narrative of Jesus.
What are Matthew and Luke?
This Old Testament prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born of a virgin.
Who is Isaiah?
These three gifts were brought by the Magi to Jesus.
What is gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
This saint is credited with popularizing the Nativity scene (crèche).
Who is Saint Francis of Assisi?
This feast, also called Candlemas, is celebrated 40 days after Christmas.
What is the presentation of the Lord?
Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem for this reason.
What is the Roman census?
This term in Christian theology refers to God becoming man in Jesus Christ.
What is the Incarnation?
Tradition gives the Magi names that reflect different parts of the known world; one of them is this African king.
Who is Balthasar?
This saint inspired the tradition of giving Christmas gifts to the poor and is the basis for Santa Claus.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
Around 336 AD, the celebration of Christmas on December 25 began during the reign of this Roman emperor.
Who is Constantine?
To escape King Herod’s order to kill infants, Mary and Joseph fled with Jesus to this country.
What is Egypt?
The Greek word kataluma, used to describe where there was “no room” for Mary and Joseph, more accurately refers to this type of place rather than an inn.
What is "Guest Room"?
The Magi’s gifts correspond to three offices of Christ: king, priest, and prophet; myrrh points to this priestly role exercised through suffering.
What is the High priest offering Himself?
When Jesus was presented in the Temple, this righteous man recognized Him as the Messiah.
Who is Simeon?
The Church connects December 25 to Christ’s birth because it was believed that this event in His life happened on March 25.
What is The Annunciation/His conception?