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This carol was originally written in Latin as Adeste Fideles.
What is “O Come, All Ye Faithful”?
This season of preparation begins the Church’s liturgical year.
What is Advent?
This town in Galilee was where Mary lived before traveling to Bethlehem.
What is Nazareth?
This song includes the lyric, “A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices.”
What is “O Holy Night”?
This plant is traditionally hung in doorways and associated with kissing.
What is mistletoe?
This Old Testament prophet foretold that a virgin would conceive and bear a son.
Who is Isaiah?
This 1947 film follows a department store Santa whose identity is put on trial.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
In Spain, children traditionally receive gifts on this date rather than December 25.
What is January 6 (Three Kings’ Day / Epiphany)?
This man was described as a “righteous” and “devout” figure who met the infant Jesus at the Temple.
Who is Simeon?
This 1952 French film, often shown at Christmas, depicts a priest in a working-class parish.
What is The Bells of St. Mary’s?
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In Japan, it has become a modern tradition to eat this fast-food meal on Christmas Eve.
What is KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken)?
This Gospel traces Jesus’ genealogy back to King David.
What is the Gospel of Matthew?
In It’s a Wonderful Life, this angel earns his wings by helping George Bailey.
Who is Clarence?
In some Catholic homes, these letters are written above doorways to bless the house on Epiphany.
What is C + M + B?
This Gospel includes angels announcing Jesus’ birth to shepherds in nearby fields.
What is the Gospel of Luke?