Let's Nativity Play
Let's Prophe-see about that: Jesus was born in this town in Judea.
What is Bethlehem?
The words of this carol were written in Latin by John Francis Wade, and translated by Frederick Oakley. It includes such memorable lines as "Born the King of Angels" and "Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing."
What is "O Come, All Ye Faithful"?
This is the number of Sundays in Advent.
What is four?
In the Church Calendar, the 12 days of Christmas begin on this day.
What is December 25?
December 6 marks the festival of this Turkish Saint, who was known for generously leaving gifts in the socks or shoes of poor children in his home town around Myra.
Who is Saint Nicholas
Matthew's Gospel begins by recording the genealogy of Jesus through his earthly father Joseph, beginning with this Old Testament Patriarch.
Who is Abraham?
The first two verses of this carol are all about the shepherds, whether they are keeping their watching, fearing and trembling, but then the title gives them a job to do.
What is "Go, Tell it On the Mountain"?
Advent is a season of preparation. In addition to the celebration birth of Jesus, during advent we prepare for this future event.
What is the Second Coming?
Christmas celebrates this historic event.
What is the Birth of Jesus?
Look out Wenceslas! December 26 marks the feast of this patron Saint of Jerusalem, the first martyr of the Christian faith. He was among the seven men chosen to be the first deacons.
Who is Stephen?
These two Gospels have Christmas stories.
What are Matthew and Luke?
Written during the American Civil War by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, this classic hymn is based on the promise the Angelic Chorus sang about when they appeared to the Shepherds.
What is "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day"?
At one end of the color spectrum, this is the color of Advent.
What is purple.
These are the two natures of Jesus Christ.
What are Divine and Human (Or God and Man)?
Taking it's name from the first words of Elizabeth to Mary on learning of her pregnancy, this prayer is central to Roman Catholic penance. Also it's often the last play of a close football game.
What is "Hail Mary"?
This cousin of Mary hosted the mother of Jesus shortly after she found out about her pregnancy. She is also the Mother of John the Baptist.
Who is Elizabeth?
First set to music by Franz Gruber, originally this tune was played on the guitar because the church organ was broken. The German title is Stille Nacht.
What is "Silent Night"?
Not to boast, but This Virtue joins with Hope, Joy, and Peace to make up the four themes of Advent.
What is Love?
This is why God sent Jesus into the world, according to John 3:17.
What is, "so that the world through him might be saved"?
This famous Latin song is Mary's response to Elizabeth.
What is the Magnificat?
This man was the governor of Syria when Caesar Augustus declared that all the world should be taxed.
Who is Quirinius?
This popular song is also how you say Merry Christmas in Spanish.
What is "Feliz Navidad"?
The third Sunday of Advent is marked with lighting this color candle, alone in the Advent wreath.
What is Pink?
If you discover the answer to this question, you might say, "Eureka!" Falling on January 6, this day marks the official end of the Christmas season?
What is Epiphany?
This Saint's name means "Light." In Scandanavian countries, girls traditionally wear candles in their hair during Christmastime to commemorate her martyrdom.
Another girl of this name directed Charlie Brown's Christmas play.
Who is Lucy?