Luke 2
Events surrounding
Jesus' birth
People in the nativity story
Prophecies and Symbols
Christmas Celebrations
100

This emperor issued a decree for a census to be taken.

What is Caesar Augustus?

100

The angels proclaimed this to the shepherds as a way of announcing Jesus’ birth.

What is "Good news"?

100

 He was the Roman Emperor during the time of Jesus' birth.

Who is Caesar Augustus?

100

The title given to Jesus that means "God with us."

What is Immanuel?

100

This is the date widely celebrated as Jesus' birthday.

What is December 25th?

200

This is the name of the town where Jesus was born.

What is Bethlehem?

200

Mary laid baby Jesus in this after his birth.

What is a manger?

200

Mary’s husband, who was a carpenter, came from this lineage.

What is the line of David?

200

The prophet who foretold the birth of Jesus, saying a virgin would conceive and bear a son.

Who is Isaiah?

200

A traditional evergreen plant often used for decoration during Christmas.

What is holly or fir trees?

300

He was Mary’s husband and traveled with her to Bethlehem.

Who is Joseph?

300

The shepherds visited Jesus after receiving a message from these heavenly beings.

Who are the angels?

300

The person who prepared the way for Jesus, born to Elizabeth.

Who is John the Baptist?

300

These gifts were traditionally brought by the magi to honor Jesus.

What is gold, frankincense, and myrrh?

300

This candy is shaped like a shepherd’s staff and is popular during Christmas.

What is a candy cane?

400

This was Jesus’ mother who traveled with Joseph to Bethlehem.

Who is Mary?

400

Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem because of this government requirement.

What is the census?

400

Jesus was wrapped in this after he was born.

What is swaddling clothes?

400

 It is a term meaning "peace and goodwill toward all men," often associated with Christmas.

What is "peace on earth"?

400

These are often hung by the fireplace for Santa to fill with presents.


What are stockings?

500

The angels appeared to these people to announce the birth of Jesus.

Who are the shepherds?

500

This Roman practice required people to return to their own towns for the census.

What is registration?

500

This ruler was disturbed when he heard about the birth of Jesus.

Who is King Herod?

500

The star that symbolized Jesus’ birth led these individuals to him.

Who are the wise men or Magi?

500

This figure, dressed in red and white, is known for delivering gifts on Christmas Eve.


Who is Santa Claus?