Advent Scripture
In Luke’s Gospel, this relative of Jesus leaps in the womb when Mary arrives.
Who is John the Baptist?
This liturgical color is used for most of Advent.
What is violet (purple)?
This circular decoration of evergreens with candles symbolizes waiting and hope.
What is the Advent wreath?
This 2018 animated movie retells the Grinch story with Benedict Cumberbatch voicing the title role.
What is The Grinch (2018)?
“I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my _______.”
What is dreams?
This prophet foretold that “a virgin shall conceive and bear a son,” a passage read during Advent.
Who is Isaiah?
The rose-colored candle on the Advent wreath is lit on this Sunda
What is Gaudete Sunday?
This flower, often used in Advent and Christmas, originated in Mexico and resembles the Star of Bethlehem.
What is the poinsettia?
In “Frosty the Snowman,” Frosty comes to life when the children place this on his head.
What is a magic hat?
“Frosty the Snowman knew the sun was hot that day, so he said, ‘______ on, Frosty, don’t you melt away.’”
What is run?
This Old Testament figure is promised that his throne will be established forever, a prophecy Catholics connect to Advent.
Who is King David?
The Advent season has four Sundays, each often symbolizing one of these spiritual concepts. What are they?
What are hope, peace, joy, and love?
The word “Advent” comes from the Latin adventus, meaning this.
What is “coming” or “arrival”?
In “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Charlie Brown is upset because everyone seems to care more about this than the holiday's true meaning.
What is commercialism?
“God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you _______.”
what is dismay?
This Gospel uniquely includes the genealogy of Jesus that is often read at the Vigil of Christmas.
What is the Gospel of Matthew?
Advent marks the start of this cycle in the Church.
What is the liturgical year?
The Jesse Tree traces the genealogy of Jesus and is named after the father of this biblical king.
Who is King David?
In “Klaus,” this character becomes a postman and helps bring joy back to the town of Smeerensburg.
Who is Jesper?
“Hark! the herald angels sing, ‘Peace on earth and _______ goodwill to men.’”
what is mercy?
This apocalyptic New Testament book contains imagery of Christ’s second coming, which Advent reflections often mention.
What is Revelation?
This specific form of the Mass is celebrated on the early mornings of Advent in some cultures, especially the Philippines.
What is Simbang Gabi?
In some European traditions, children were given this item during Advent, often with small gifts or sweets for each day.
What is an Advent calendar?
In “The Christmas Chronicles,” Santa’s magical hat gives him this unusual power.
What is the ability to disappear/reappear instantly?
“On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: eleven _______.”
What is pipers piping?