Mary
This was Mary’s relationship to Joseph when the angel visited her.
What is “betrothed” (would accept “engaged”)?
This is where Jesus was laid after he was born.
What is a “manger”?
This is the sign that led the wise men to visit Jesus.
What is a “star”?
This is what “Emmanuel” (or “Immanuel”) means.
What is “God with us”?
This 4th-century bishop of Myra (modern-day Demre, Turkey) is the historical figure behind Santa Claus.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
The angel who told Mary she would have a baby.
Who is Gabriel?
This is the immediate reason why Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem.
What is “Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered” or “a census was ordered” (or similar)?
This is the song that Mary sings after visiting Elizabeth.
What is the “Magnificat” (or give some lyrics from the song,”My soul magnifies the Lord…”)
This is what the name “Jesus” means.
What is “The Lord saves” or “Yahweh saves” or “the Lord is salvation.”
The fruit traditionally placed in Christmas stockings in the 19th century (symbolizing the gold Nicholas gave).
What is an orange?
DAILY DOUBLE
This is the Old Testament prophet who said a virgin shall conceive and bear a son. This is what chapter it is found in.
(300 points for prophet, extra 300 points for chapter).
Who is Isaiah? Chapter 7?
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
This is the great grandmother of King David, who originally moved to Bethlehem.
Who is Ruth?
DAILY DOUBLE
This is the words that the heavenly host sang to the shepherds when announcing the birth of Jesus.
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Or something close)
This is what the title “Christ” means.
What is “anointed one”?
DAILY DOUBLE:
The century in which the Western church first widely celebrated Christmas on December 25.
What is the 4th century?
This is how Mary responds to the angel who announces she will give birth to Jesus.
What is, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word”?
DAILY DOUBLE
This is what happened to”Bethlehem” means.
What is “house of bread”?
What is the sign given to the shepherds for how they will identify Jesus.
What is “And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger”?
DAILY DOUBLE
These are the names that Isaiah (chapter 9) gives for Jesus (hint: “his named shall be called…”)
What is “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
2 correct = 400 points
4 correct = 800 points
This is the reason why early reformed traditions (such as Calvin’s Geneva, and the Westminster Standards) resisted celebrating Christmas.
What is fear of “superstition” or “having no warrant in the Word of God” (or similar)?
This is what happened to Elizabeth when she was visited by Mary while she was pregnant.
What is “Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit”?
The Old Testament minor prophet who said “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.”
Who is Micah?
This is the 84 year-old prophetess who did not depart from the temple and is mentioned as giving thanks to God when Jesus was presented at the temple in Luke 2.
Who is “Anna”?
This is what the name “Bethlehem” means.
What is “house of bread”?
In Reformation history, this 16th-century principle of worship, emphasizing only biblically commanded elements, led many Presbyterians and Dutch Reformed groups to view Christmas observance as unwarranted and potentially idolatrous.
What is the regulative principle?