The Real Santa Claus
This Saint is recognized as the Real Santa Claus.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
Jesus was born in this city.
What is Bethlehem?
This is the literal translation of Theotokos from Greek to English.
What is "Mother of God" or "God-bearer"?
This important life event in Jesus' life took place in the Jordan River.
What is Jesus' baptism by John the Baptism?
This cake/bread is made on New Year's Day and bears good luck inside in the form of a coin.
What is Vasilopita?
These were thrown into the window of the poor man's house by the Real Santa Claus.
What are three bags of gold coins?
These were the gifts brought to Jesus by the three Wise Men.
What are gold, frankincense, and myrrh?
God can be found where in the icon of the Nativity.
What is the top center/over the cave?
This feastday is celebrated 12 Days after Christmas.
What is Theopany?
This is the word for Greek Christmas carols.
What are "kalanta"?
The nameday of the Real Santa Claus is celebrated on this day.
What is December 6th?
He was the King at the time of Jesus' birth and sent a decree to kill all baby boys under two years old.
Who is King Herod?
These two animals are depicted in the icon near Mary and Jesus.
What are a donkey and an oxen?
The Saint, who was present at Theopany, is commemorated on this day.
These cookies are traditionally made around Christmas time.
What are Melomakarona?
Known for saving a man who had drowned. The Real Santa Claus is the patron Saint of this group of people.
What are sailors?
This is where an Angel of the Lord told Joseph to take Mary and Baby Jesus.
What is Egypt?
Who is the devil?
This Saint, known for secretly giving money to the poor by baking them into cakes, is celebrated on this day. (BONUS!!!)
Who is St. Basil celebrated on January 1st?
It is customary to decorate these instead of a Christmas tree in Greece.
What are sailboats?
The Real Santa Claus was the Bishop of this city.
What is Myra?
These two gospels do NOT contain the Nativity story.
What are the Gospels of Mark and John?
This future event in Jesus' life is foreshadowed in the icon.
What is Jesus' burial in the tomb?
This Saint is celebrated on December 27th.
Who is St. Stephen?
What is a pomegranate?