CATHOLIC CHRISTMAS
Which holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ?
what is Christmas?
This evergreen plant is used as a Christmas tree.
What is a pine (or fir) tree?
Complete the lyrics:
“I’m dreaming of a white ___.”
What is Christmas?
This star-shaped lantern is a Filipino Christmas symbol.
What is parol?
A sweet rice cake commonly eaten during Christmas.
what is Bibingka?
In the Christmas story, who were the first visitors to see baby Jesus?
who is the shepherds?
These are hung on Christmas trees as decorations.
What are ornaments?
Which song repeats the phrase “Fa la la la la”?
What is deck the halls?
These pre-dawn Masses are officially called Misa de Gallo in Spanish.
What is simbang gabi?
A purple Filipino dessert often eaten during holidays.
what is Ube Halaya?
Which city is known as the birthplace of Jesus?
where is Bethlehem?
This man is also known as Kris Kringle.
Who is Santa Claus?
what is the iconic filipino christmas song in the Philippines?
what is Christmas in our hearts?
Filipino children traditionally show respect to elders at Christmas by performing this gesture.
What is pagmamano?
A sticky rice cake wrapped in banana leaves.
What does the word “Advent” mean in the Christmas context?
what is coming or arrival (of Jesus)?
This flying animal pulls Santa’s sleigh.
What is a reindeer?
Which Christmas song never actually mentions Christmas in its lyrics?
What is Winter Wonderland?
This Filipino Christmas custom involves children singing carols in exchange for coins placed in a can or bottle cap.
What is pagkakaroling (or pangangaroling)?
This warm drink made from ginger is popular during Simbang Gabi.
What is Salabat?
In which gospel books is the birth of Jesus narrated?
who is Mathew and Luke?
This red-and-white treat is shaped like a shepherd’s staff.
What is a candy cane?
In “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many gifts are given in total?
what is 364 gifts?
Before electric lights, what was traditionally used to illuminate early parol lanterns?
what is Candle ( or oil lamps)?
This cheese-flavored rice cake is often sold outside churches at night.
What is puto bumbóng?