Advent Traditions
How many weeks is the Advent season?
4 Weeks
The prophecy said the Messiah would be born in what town?
Bethlehem.
What is the name of Mary's husband?
Joseph.
How many candles are there on an Advent wreath?
4.
Mistletoe.
What is the most common Advent custom/ decoration?
The Advent wreath.
When should we place Baby Jesus in a manger / nativity scene?
We wait until Christmas day.
Who is the elderly cousin whom Mary visits during her pregnancy?
Elizabeth
When placed, where do we put the candle that symbolizes "Christ" on the Advent Wreath
In the middle.
What is Santa Clauses name in the Catholic church?
Saint Nicholas.
What does the word Advent mean?
Coming, or arrival.
The angels appeared to who in the sky to announce the birth of Jesus?
Shepherds.
What is the name of Jesus' cousin?
John the Baptist.
Which week has a pink candle?
the 3rd week.
Can you name 4 of Santa's reindeer, besides Ruldolph.
What do we traditionally call Christmas Eve mass that happens very late at night?
Midnight Mass.
Can you name one of the gifts the Wise men brought to Baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
What is the name of the Angel who announced she was chosen to bear the Son of God?
The angel Gabriel.
Can you name the meaning of the 4 Advent candles?
Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
In the song "The 12 Days of Christmas" what is the 5th day?
Five golden rings!
Why did Mary and Joesph have to travel to Bethlehem?
For a census, or a count of citizens.
What religion was the Blessed Virgin Mary born?
Jewish.
We call them the 3 Wise Men but they are also known as?
The 3 Kings.
The Advent season is the beginning of what year/ calendar?
The liturgical calendar or church year.
When does the Christmas Season officially start in the Catholic church?
December 25th.