Scripture Prophecies
Church Practices
Figures in Nativity
St. Nicholas
Christmas
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This prophet foretold the virgin Mary's birth of Christ?

Who is Isiah? ch7:14

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The Coptic calendar date of the Nativity Feast falls on this day?

What is Koiahk 29?

100

She is honored as the Theotokos, the Mother of God?

Who is St. Mary?

100

St. Nicholas became the inspiration for Santa Claus because of this quality?

What is Generosity?

100

The tradition of decorating these evergreen objects with lights and ornaments originated in Germany but is now a staple of American Christmas?

What is a Christmas Tree?

200

The prophecy, “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.”  is found in this Old Testament book?

What is Micah? ch5:2

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This service is generally chanted on Koiahk Saturdays and Sundays, prepares the church for the Nativity.

What is the Koiahk Praises?

200

This righteous man, a carpenter by trade, was betrothed to the Virgin Mary?

Who is St. Joseph?

200

During the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, St. Nicholas defended the doctrine against this heretic?

Who is Arius?

200

This holiday character's red-nosed guide helped Santa through a foggy Christmas Eve?

Who is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

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This prophet called Christ "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Who is Isiah? Ch 9:6

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During nativity Liturgy, this hymn is sung as abouna is walking in?

What is "Epouro"?

300

The wise men from the East are traditionally referred to as this.?

What are the Magi?

300

St. Nicholas provided what for the rich man of the three daughters by secretly giving them this item?

What is Gold?

300

This holiday drink, made with milk, cream, sugar, and eggs, is a favorite during the Christmas season?

What is eggnog?

400

This prophet declared, "The virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel."?

Who is Isaiah? ch7:14

400

The incense during the liturgy symbolizes this aspect of Christ’s birth?

What is the gift of frankincense from the wise men?

400

This emperor’s decree led to the Holy Family traveling to Bethlehem?

Who is Caesar Augustus?

400

Which Coptic day do we celebrate St. Nicolas feast?

What is Koiahk 10th?

400

This day is known for shopping deals following Thanksgiving, marking the beginning of the Christmas shopping season?

What is Black Friday?

500

The angel’s message to Joseph to flee to Egypt fulfilled this prophet's words: "Out of Egypt I called My Son."?

Who is Hosea? Ch 11:1

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What hymn is said in matins of Nativity that has many different tunes?

What is seven tunes?

500

This saint, who greeted the infant Jesus in the temple and declared, "Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,"?

Who is St. Simeon the Elder?

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St. Nicholas is the patron saint of this European country, known for its tulips and windmills?

What is the Netherlands?

500

This is the most popular American Christmas song of all time, written by Irving Berlin?

What is a "White Christmas"?