Who was Mark?
What was Mark's full name?
John Mark
Bethlehem
Who ruled 1st Century Palestine in the time of Jesus?
The Romans
"All I want for Christmas is you"
All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
A person who is not Jewish is known as a what?
Gentile
Name the disciple Mark was close to.
Peter
The star guided who to Jesus?
Three Wise Men
Name the group that felt threatened by Jesus' teachings.
Religious groups.
“Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, but the very next day, you gave it away…”
Under Nero many Roman Christians were what?
Persecuted
In what time period was Mark's gospel written?
65-70CE
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree?
Germany
The disabled, widows and sinners belong to what social group?
Poor and Marginalised
“Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin’? In the lane, snow is glistenin’…”
Winter Wonderland
Nero blamed the early Roman Christians for what historical event?
Great Fire of Rome
In what order was Mark's gospel written compared to the other three?
First
Which corporation is responsible for designing the modern father Christmas as we know him?
Coca Cola
What is the official title for a person who was a religious expert, with a great knowledge for the Law of Moses.
Pharisee
“The fire is slowly dying, and my dear, we’re still goodbye-ing…”
Let it snow!
Why did Romans view Christians with suspicion?
The did not worship the same Roman gods.
Mark's gospel showed Jesus as willing to what?
Suffer for others
In Japan it has become a modern traditon to eat what fast food on Christmas?
KFC
Who was the Roman Govenor at the time of Jesus?
Pontius Pilate
The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
Away in a Manger
Which two apostles were killed under Nero's rule?
Peter and Paul