Theological Foundations
This theological term refers to God's act of becoming flesh in the person of Jesus Christ.
What is Incarnation?
The Gospel that begins with the genealogy of Jesus beginning from Abraham.
What is the Gospel of Matthew?
This Christmas hymn begins with the phrase “O come, all ye faithful.”
What is “O Come, All Ye Faithful”?
This commonly hung decoration symbolizes the eternal life of Christ.
What is a wreath?
This man is known for his dream in which an angel instructed him to take Mary as his wife.
Who is Joseph?
This theological concept emphasizes that God, in the person of Jesus Christ, fully participated in human suffering and joy.
What is Kenosis?
This Old Testament prophet foretold the birthplace of Jesus: "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah...".
Who is Micah?
The phrase "Noel, Noel" is prominently featured in this traditional Christmas carol.
What is “The First Noel”?
This traditional Christmas decoration represents the star that guided the Magi to Jesus, often placed at the top of trees.
What is a star?
This Old Testament character is known for his prophetic role in the lineage of the Messiah and delivered the prophecy of a virgin birth.
Who is Isaiah?
The doctrine that states Jesus is both fully divine and fully human is known as this.
What is the Hypostatic Union?
The angels announced Jesus' birth to these shepherds watching over their flocks at night.
Who are the shepherds of Bethlehem?
This carol celebrates the birth of Christ and includes the words, “Hark! The herald angels sing.”
What is “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”?
This tradition involves going door to door in song.
What is Caroling?
This Old Testament character is the direct ancestor of Jesus according to the genealogies in Matthew and Luke.
Who is David?
This Christian holiday, often overshadowed by Christmas, celebrates the arrival of the Holy Spirit, often compared to the Annunciation.
What is Pentecost?
This gift from the Magi is associated with Jesus's kingship.
What is gold?
Written by Charles Wesley, this hymn emphasizes the joy of Christ's arrival and speaks of salvation.
What is “Joy to the World”?
The Advent wreath has four candles; this one represents Christ, lit on the fourth Sunday of Advent.
What is the Christ candle?
This figure, which is often overlooked in the Nativity story, is attributed to the prophetic announcement of Jesus's birth in the temple.
Who is Simeon?
This figure in Christian eschatology is believed to bring about the second coming and final judgment and is often associated with the end of Christmas.
Who is the Antichrist?
This character declared, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
Who is the angel Gabriel?
This theological carol originated during the 18th century and focuses on the doctrine of Christ's incarnation and His eternal kingship.
What is “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”?
This Gen-Z tradition involves a teleporting toy maker.
What is elf on a shelf?
Traditionally recognized as the first Christian martyr, he is often depicted as a young boy witness to the Nativity alongside shepherds.
Who is Stephen?