Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What did the wise men follow to get to Jesus?
The star.
Who was the real life Santa Clause?
Saint Nicholas
Isaiah prphecied that Christ would be born of who?
A virgin
What Christmas movie did I use as an illustration at last year's UU Christmas party?
The Grinch
What were Jesus's (earthly) parents' names?
Joseph and Mary
What gifts did the wise men bring?
Gold, Frankisense, and Myrrh
What city was he the bishop of?
Bishop of Myra
Which Old Testament king is the city Christ was born in named after?
David (The City of David)
How much bigger did the Grinch's heart grow?
3 sizes
What was Jesus born in?
Wrapped in swaddling cloth and lying in a manger.
Where were the wisemen from?
The east (likely Persia or Babylon)
Who was the Roman Emperor in his time?
Diocletian - who likely tortured and imprisoned him.
Isaiah prophecied that Christ would be called what?
Immanuel
What is the most downloaded Christmas song of all time?
Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You." (over 16 million)
Who saw angels in the field?
The shepherds.
What is the name of the king who was in charge when Jesus is born?
King Herod
What legend began his trademark generosity?
He was reputed to have given marriage dowries of gold to three girls whom poverty would otherwise have forced into lives of prostitution.
What does Immanuel mean?
God with us.
What is the oldest English Christmas carol?
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
What did the angels say with their praises?
"Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth, good will toward men." - Luke 2:14
What did Herod do out of fear of Jesus?
He killed all the babies born in Bethlehem.
Who did Saint Nicholas punch in the face?
Arius the heretic.
What chapter and verse in Isaiah prophecied the virgin birth and the title Immanuel?
Isaiah 7:14
What is the oldest Christmas movie?
Santa Clause - 1898