Nativity
The Holy Family
Christmas Traditions
Scripture and Prophecy
Advent
100

This town is where Jesus was born, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy?

What is Bethlehem?

100

This title refers to Mary, Joseph and Jesus.

What is the Holy Family?

100

This red-nosed reindeer was bullied by the other reindeer until Santa needed him to guide the sleigh.

Who is Rudolph?

100

This prophet foretold that a virgin would conceive and bear a son called Emmanuel.

Who is Prophet Isaiah?


100

This liturgical season marks the beginning of the Church year and prepares us for the coming of Christ.

What is Advent?

200

This object served as baby Jesus' first bed.

What is a manger?

200

This solemnity, celebrated on January 1, honors Mary's unique role in salvation history.

What is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God?

200

According to the song, this is the item you’d better not do because “Santa Claus is coming to town.”

What is pout or cry?

200

This Old Testament book includes the genealogy that leads to Jesus.

What is the Book of Genesis?

200

This color, symbolizing penance and preparation, is worn by priests for most of Advent.

What is purple?
300

These visitors followed a star to find the newborn king.

What are the Magi? (Wise men/3 kings)

300

This event in Jesus' early life involved presenting Him at the Temple.

What is the Presentation? (Bonus: Where is this in the rosary?)

300

This holiday plant is the one people traditionally kiss under.

What is mistletoe?

300

This figure int eh Temple recognized Jesus as the Messiah during the Presentation.

Who is Simeon?

300

This special Sunday in Advent uses rose vestments and focuses on joy.

What is Gaudete Sunday?

400

This Gospel contains the story of the shepherds visiting Jesus. 

What is the Gospel of Luke?

400

This cousin of Jesus lept in his mother's womb when Mary visited. (Name the cousin, and his mother.)

Who is John the Baptist, and Elizabeth?

400

Frosty came to life when this item was placed on his head.

What is an "old silk hat"?

400

This title meaning "God with us" is often connected ot the birth of Christ.

What is Emmanuel?

400

These four objects on the Advent wreath represent the growing light of Christ entering the world.

What are the Advent candles?

500

Name the three wise men. 

Who are Melchoir, Balthazar, and Caspar (Gaspar)

500

This angel announced to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.

Who is Angel Gabriel? (Bonus: where is this in the rosary?)

500

This Christmas song warns that “the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful.”

What is Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

500

This Gospel writer begins his Infancy Narrative with the Annunciation.

Who is Luke?

500

The four candles represent these four words.

What is Hope, peace, joy and love.