Mountaintop Moments
On this mountain, God gave Moses the 10 Commandments (twice).
What is Mount Sinai?
Jesus once fasted for this long out in the desert.
What is 40 days and 40 nights?
This third-century church father has been called the patron saint of love, engaged couples, epilepsy, and beekeepers.
Who is St. Valentine?
Pictures of Canadian Olympians are featured on boxes of this heart-happy cereal.
What are Cheerios?
On Mt. Carmel, this prophet called down fire from heaven in a showdown against the prophets of Baal.
Who is Elijah?
The inhabitants of this city immediately declared a fast when the prophet Jonah (finally) proclaimed God's message to them.
What is Nineveh?
Last Valentine's Day, $350.41 would get you the largest one of these in Calgary—plus a box of chocolates.
What is a bouquet of flowers?
For the first time since 2014, members of this league are allowed to participate in the Winter Olympics.
What is the NHL (National Hockey League)?
On Mt. Horeb, God first appeared to Moses in a burning bush. Hundreds of years later, God appeared on Mt. Horeb to Elijah in this form.
What is a gentle whisper?
In the Old Testament, fasting would often accompany these two "accessories" as a sign of penitence or mourning.
What are sackcloth and ashes?
Heart's Desire, Heart's Content, and Cupids are all towns in this eastern Canadian province.
What is Newfoundland and Labrador?
Nicknamed “Wolf Bird,” a toy in the form of this animal has become the unofficial mascot for the Canadian women’s hockey team.
What is a loon?
Jesus and his disciples spent a lot of time together on this mountain—maybe because there were lots of snacks within reach?
What is the Mount of Olives?
In his Sermon on the Mount (specifically Matthew 6), Jesus told his disciples that when they fast, they should put this on their heads.
What is oil?
What are teachers?
What is Vancouver?
The Latin name for Golgotha, the hill where Jesus was crucified—not to be confused with the city 300km south of us.
What is (Mount) Calvary?
The number of fasts God commanded the Israelites to observe each year.
What is one?
This lovey-dovey candy was originally produced as medical lozenges.
What are conversation hearts?
What is win multiple medals?