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Non Biblical Key Figures 1
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This "City of David," is where the noble Joseph came from, and is where the Christ child was born.
What is Bethlehem?
100
He has one VERY shiny nose...
Who is Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
100
Also known as "Bodiless Powers," these important players spread the news of the Birth of Christ...and I heard they have good voices too.
What are Angels?
100
Oh bring us some ________________, because we won't go until we get some!
What is Figgy Pudding?
100
It is the name of the event where the Archangel Gabriel announced the Birth to the Virgin Mary
What is the Annunciation (Euangellismos)
200
There was no room left at the local inn, meaning the Virgin Mary and Joseph had to settle for this as a place to rest.
What is a manger (cave of animals)
200
Watch out, because while the Chestnuts are roasting on an open fire, this elusive figure is "nipping at your nose."
Who is Jack Frost
200
While one of them is said to have been able to play a drum, these people heard "Glory to God in the highest" coming from heaven, so they went and saw where Jesus was born.
What are Shepherds
200
While I hope your Christmases will be white, I will have a _______ Christmas without you.
What is Blue?
200
It is the day of commemoration of this Saint, which is celebrated December 6th...he looks a bit different, though, than the jolly, happy soul living in the North Pole.
What is the feast of St. Nicholas
300
It is the center of Jewish life in the 1st. Century A.D., and also the place where the Temple was located.
What is Jerusalem
300
Santa Claus goes by this name in the movie Miracle on 34th st.
What is Chris Kringle
300
The cousin of Jesus, he was born 6 months before and is known for being the one who paved the way for Jesus' ministry.
Who is John the Baptist
300
It is the German word for Christmas Tree
What is "Tannenbaum"
300
Though he might not have anything to do with Christmas, the day of commemoration of this saint is Celebrated on November 9th, who was born in Asia-Minor, became a bishop on the island of Aegina, and is known for helping those diagnosed with cancer.
What is the feast day of St. Nektarios?
400
The area where the famed "Three Kings" came from....think of the carol...
What is Persia (the Orient)
400
Traditionally in Greece, Santa does not come on his sleigh on Christmas Eve, but this figure comes and delivers toys on New Years Eve.
Who is Agios Vassilis?
400
He is the man who decreed that all newborn males should be executed after hearing that a King was being born.
Who is Herod?
400
Joy to the world, the savior reigns, ____________________
What is "Let me their songs employ"
400
This is the event that happens 40 days after the birth of Christ, according to the Judaio-Christian custom (which to this day remains a custom in Orthodox Christianity for every newborn child). It is celebrated as a Major Feast-Day in the Orthodox Church
What is the Presentation of Christ into the Temple.
500
Run for your life! This is where the Virgin Mary and Joseph took their newborn Child after a decree that called for the death of every newborn male.
What is Egypt
500
In the movie "A Year Without a Santa Claus," these two brothers fight over the weather.
Who are the Miser brothers (Heat Miser and Snow Miser)
500
They are the parents of the Virgin Mary
Who are Joachim and Anna
500
Haleluja! _________________
What is "For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth"
500
This is the feast that takes place on January 6th, 12 days after Christmas
What is Holy Theophany (Baptism of Christ)