Biblical
Who told Mary about the arrival of her son being Emmanuel?
The angel Gabriel
Jesus is known as Emmanuel, which stands for what?
"God With Us"
"He rules the world with truth and grace; and makes the nations prove"
Joy to the World
These were Jesus' earthly parents
Mary & Joseph
This object represents Christ coming to the world, often in windows or held in services.
Candle
BONUS: Which song normally invites people to have this object?
Why was there no room for Mary and Joseph at the inn?
The town was full/census by Caesar
Listen/pay attention
"Joyful all ye nations rise; join the triumph of the skies"
Hark! the herald angels sing
These guys were watching their flocks
Shepherds
Placed on top of Christmas tree to symbolize what?
The Star of Bethlehem
What sign did the angels tell the shepherds that would let them know who the Messiah was?
A baby wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger
A famous Christmas song says "Gloria, in excelsis Deo!" What does this phrase mean?
Glory in the highest to God
"Sing, choirs of angels; sing in exultation"
O Come All Ye Faithful
BONUS: Tell me the next line
The man who let Mary & Joseph stay at his place
Scene representing the events on Christmas
Manger/nativity scene
Which Old Testament prophet foretold of the Messiah's birth IN BETHLEHEM?
Micah
BONUS: Passage?
An Old Testament term which means "Anointed One"
Messiah
"O Come Thou dayspring, come and cheer; our spirits by Thine advent here"
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
He sought out Jesus to kill Him
King Herod
Made of evergreen, this can represent eternal life with Christ. Popular Christmas decoration
Wreath
Which Old Testament prophet foretold of the Messiah being called Emmanuel?
Isaiah
What does the Name of Jesus actually mean
"The Lord Saves"
BONUS: In what language is it derived from?
"Glorious now, behold him arise; King and God and sacrifice"
We Three Kings
Journeyed with the help of the star to find the Messiah
Magi/Wise Men
BONUS: Name their 3 gifts (significance to events?)
Weeks leading up to Jesus' birth, that believers partaken to prepare for the arrival of Jesus.
Advent
BONUS: Name all 5 candles (significance/symbolize)