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Nativity Facts
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Who is the mother of Jesus?

St. Mary

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What kind of place was Jesus born in?

A manger

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What day do we celebrate Nativity?

January 7th

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Who was chosen to be St. Mary's husband?

Joseph

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What do we celebrate on Nativity?

The birth of Jesus
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Who did St. Mary go to help when she was pregnant?

Elizabeth

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What led the three wise men to Jesus?

A star

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Is the Nativity a minor or a major Lord's Feast

Major

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Who became mute until his son was born?

Zechariah

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Is the story of Nativity in the Old Testament or New Testament?

New Testament
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Which angel appeared to Zechariah the priest?

Archangel Gabriel

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What town was Jesus born in?

Bethlehem

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What is the name of the Coptic month we celebrate Nativity?

Kiahk

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Which angel appeared to St. Mary?

Archangel Gabriel

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How much older was John the Baptist than Jesus?

6 months

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Who came to see baby Jesus?

The shepherds and the wise men

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What were the three gifts given to Jesus?

Gold, frankincense, and myrrh

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What are the praises called that we do every Saturday during the month of Kiahk?

7 and 4 praises

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Who was the king when Jesus was born?

King Herod

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What did the angel advise St. Joseph to do after the kings decree?

To flee to Eygpt

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Who was 'The Forerunner' that prepared the way for the coming of Jesus?

John the Baptist

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How did the shepherds know about the birth of Jesus?

The angels appeared to them

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How many days are in the Nativity fast?

43 days

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What are the names of St Mary's parents?

Anna and Joachim

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What did the king order to happen because he was afraid of Jesus?

That every baby under 2 years old living in Bethlehem would be killed