Symbols
The three wise men followed this to find the baby Jesus.
What is the star?
These people delivered special gifts to Jesus in the manger.
Who were the three wise men? (three kings, magi)
In this song we sing of the three special visitors to Jesus at the manger.
What is "We Three Kings?"
This saint was the first to create a nativity scene to teach about the birth of Jesus.
Who is St. Francis of Assisi?
When is December 25th?
This represents the shephard's staff. It is red for the blood of Jesus and white for His purity.
What is a candy cane?
On this day we celebrate the visiting of the Magi to the baby Jesus.
What is Epiphany?
In this song we sing about the town where Jesus was born.
What is "O Little Town of Bethlehem?"
This Christmas season saint is celebrated as the patron saint of children, sailors and toymakers.
Who is St. Nicholas?
This feast day ends the Christmas season and can be celebrated with a blessing over your house.
What is the feast of Epiphany?
These represent the light that Jesus brought to the world.
What are candles?
This gift was a gift for a king showing that Jesus is the King of all people.
What is gold?
In this song we sing with the angels on the night Jesus was born.
What is "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing?"
This saint was there the night Jesus was born.
Who was St. Joseph?
This season helps us to prepare for Jesus' birth.
What is Advent?
This symbol is a circle with no beggining and no end - like Jesus' love for us.
What is a wreath?
This gift is something used in religious worship showing that Jesus was a spiritual leader.
What is frankincense?
In this song we sing about that special night when Jesus was born. (Hint: it was quiet)
What is "Silent Night?"
This saint foretold the coming of Jesus and was his cousin.
Who was St. John the Baptist?
What colors does the priest wear in Advent?
Purple and Pink
These are used in Mass to call people to worship the Lord.
What are bells?
This gift was commonly used to prepare a body for burial foretelling that Jesus came to die for us.
What is myrrh?
In this song we sing of the joy that Jesus brought when he was born.
What is "Joy to the World?"
This saint is usually shown with a wreath of candles on her head. Her feast day is during advent and she is a symbol of hope and light.
Who is St. Lucy?
This Saint is celebrated by putting shoes outside your door overnight for treats to be placed in.
Who is St. Nicholas?