Catholic Christmas Symbols
Santa Claus originated from this Saint.
Who is St. Nicholas?
The 3 gifts were presented to Jesus after his birth.
What are " Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh.
Finish the lyric.
Away in a manger, No crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus....
lay down his sweet head.
The names of the nine reindeer that pull Santa's sleigh.
What are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph?
This deity was the first to break the news of Jesus' birth to Mary.
Who is the angel, Gabriel?
This Christmas decoration symbolizes eternal life.
What is a wreath?
This was the reason for Mary and Joseph to be traveling during her 9th month of pregnancy.
What is the census?
Holy infant so...
tender and mild
This item is how candy canes got their shape.
What is a Shepards Hook?
Tending to their flock, they were the first to know of the Savior's Birth
Who were The Shepherds?
Candles are a symbol of this.
What is the Light of Christ?
This is the first season of the Church Calendar
What is "Advent"
Finish this lyric: "Hark! The Harold Angels Sing ____________"
Glory to the Newborn King!
The country that started the tradition of putting up Christmas trees.
What is Germany?
"A King was Born" and this man didn't like it
King Herod
Holly is a symbol for this.
What is immortality?
This saint is considered the first Martyr of the Church and has his feast day the day after Christmas.
Who is Saint Stephen?
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel, and ransom captive _______ .”
Israel
He had no room but offered a stable in the back.
Who is the Innkeeper?
Mary came and visited her, who's child leapt in her womb.
Who is Elizabeth?
The "X" in Xmas stands for the Greek letter X, which means this.
Who is Christ?
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates this person being born without original sin.
Joy to the world; the Lord is come...
Let Earth receive her King.
Originally created by St. Francis of Assisi, many faith traditions have embraced this outdoor reenactment.
What is a "Nativity Scene"?
He questioned the Angel and lost his voice!
Who is Zechariah?