Christmas Characters
The king who ruled Judea when Jesus was born.
King Herod
Why was Jesus born in a stable?
Because there was no room in the inn
Fill in the blank: “_____________ to the World!”
Joy.
Name Mary's Husband
Joseph
How did the magi find Jesus?
A Star
The angel who told Mary she was going to have a baby.
Gabriel!
Where did the shepherds go after they saw the angels?
To visit baby Jesus.
Fill in the blank: “_____________ we Have Heard on High!”
Angels.
Who was Governor of Syria when Jesus was born?
Quirinius
True or False: Elizabeth and Zechariah had many children.
False
A decree went out from which Roman Emperor that the whole world should be enrolled?
Ceasar Augustus
Name the city where Jesus was born
Bethlehem.
Fill in the blank: “Oh Come all Ye _____________”
Faithful
Name Mary’s cousin she visited to share the good news about the baby she was going to have
Elizabeth
What did the gift of gold to baby Jesus represent?
DAILY DOUBLE!!! (If you get it right you get double the points!)
Gold is a precious metal the represents Royalty. Gold represents the kingship of Jesus.
What is another name for Jesus, given in the gospel of Matthew? Hint: It means “God is with us.”
Emmanuel
Name the city Mary and Joseph travelled FROM to be counted in the census.
Nazareth
Noel
Who appeared to the shepherds keeping watch over their flocks?
The Angel of the Lord
What did the gift of frankincense to baby Jesus represent?
Frankincense is resin from a tree used in temple worship. This represents that Jesus will be worshiped as God.
Name the husband of Elizabeth.
Zechariah.
What is another name for Bethlehem?
City of David.
Fill in the blank: "All is calm, all is _______."
bright
Name the child of Zechariah.
John
What did the gift of myrrh to baby Jesus represent?
Myrrh was an oil used to anoint the dead before burial. This represents Jesus’ humanity and foreshadows His death on the cross for our sins.