“HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CHRISTMAS? CHRISTMAS QUIZ

1. The name of the mother of Jesus was: Martha Mary Eve Deborah Martha Mary Eve Deborah

Mary Matthew 1:18 “ This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was engaged to be married to Joseph, but before they married, she learnt whe was pregnant by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Mary Matthew 1:18 “ This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was engaged to be married to Joseph, but before they married, she learnt whe was pregnant by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

2. Joseph was a: Carpenter Doctor Engineer Fisherman Carpenter Doctor Engineer Fisherman

Carpenter Matthew 13:55 "Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother's name Mary…” Carpenter Matthew 13:55 "Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother's name Mary…”

3. Jesus was born in what town? Jerusalem Nazareth Bethlehem New York Jerusalem Nazareth Bethlehem New York

Bethlehem Matthew 2:1 “… Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea …” Bethlehem Matthew 2:1 “… Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea …”

4. How did Joseph and Mary get to Bethlehem? Colt Mary rode a donkey and Joseph walked Wagon Who knows? Colt Mary rode a donkey and Joseph walked Wagon Who knows?

We don’t know! The Bible doesn't say. Some suppose that she rode on something since she was so far along in her pregnancy. We don’t know! The Bible doesn't say. Some suppose that she rode on something since she was so far along in her pregnancy.

5. Who told Joseph and Mary to go to Bethlehem? An angel Caesar Augustus Herod No one told them to go An angel Caesar Augustus Herod No one told them to go

Caesar Augustus Luke 2:1, 4 “At that time, Augustus Caesar sent an order that all people in the countries under Roman rule must list their names in a register. And all went to their own towns to be registered. So Joseph left Nazareth …and went to the town of Bethlehem …because he was from the family of David. Joseph registered with Mary to whom he was engaged and who was now pregnant.” Caesar Augustus Luke 2:1, 4 “At that time, Augustus Caesar sent an order that all people in the countries under Roman rule must list their names in a register. And all went to their own towns to be registered. So Joseph left Nazareth …and went to the town of Bethlehem …because he was from the family of David. Joseph registered with Mary to whom he was engaged and who was now pregnant.”

6. Why didn’t Joseph and Mary stay at the inn? It was too expensive There was no inn There was no room None of the above It was too expensive There was no inn There was no room None of the above

There was no room Luke 2:7 "... because there was no room for them in the inn.” There was no room Luke 2:7 "... because there was no room for them in the inn.”

7. After being born, Jesus was placed in a: Basket Manger Pile of hay On the back of a donkey Basket Manger Pile of hay On the back of a donkey

Manger Luke 2:7 "And she gave birth to her first son, and wrapped him in pieces of cloth, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” Manger Luke 2:7 "And she gave birth to her first son, and wrapped him in pieces of cloth, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”

8. A manger is a: Stable Feeding trough Wooden table Barn Stable Feeding trough Wooden table Barn

Feeding Trough It comes from a Greek word that means "to eat". Feeding Trough It comes from a Greek word that means "to eat".

9. Which animals does the Bible say were housed in the stable? Cows, donkeys, sheep Lions, tigers and bears Goats, sheep and cows The Bible doesn’t say. Cows, donkeys, sheep Lions, tigers and bears Goats, sheep and cows The Bible doesn’t say.

The Bible doesn't say ?

10. What sign were the shepherds told to look for by the angel? A lion and a sheep together in peace A tree with a star on top A star over Bethlehem None of the above A lion and a sheep together in peace A tree with a star on top A star over Bethlehem None of the above

None of the Above Luke 2:12 "And this shall be a sign to you; You shall find the baby wrapped in pieces of cloth, lying in a manger.” None of the Above Luke 2:12 "And this shall be a sign to you; You shall find the baby wrapped in pieces of cloth, lying in a manger.”

11. With what words did the heavenly host of angels praise God? "Joy to the World, the Lord is Come” "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah” "King of Kings and Lord of Lords” "Glory to God in the highest,” "Joy to the World, the Lord is Come” "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah” "King of Kings and Lord of Lords” "Glory to God in the highest,”

Glory to God... Luke 2: Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” The other songs were written long after Jesus died. Glory to God... Luke 2: Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” The other songs were written long after Jesus died.

12. From what area were the three kings that visited Jesus? The west The east The orient None of the above The west The east The orient None of the above

This is a trick question! The Bible only talks about the wise (magi) coming to see Jesus. The Bible never describes them as kings. It‘s just the song that says "We three kings of orient are" Matthew 2:1 "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,” None of the above This is a trick question! The Bible only talks about the wise (magi) coming to see Jesus. The Bible never describes them as kings. It‘s just the song that says "We three kings of orient are" Matthew 2:1 "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,”

13. How many wise men came to see Jesus? One Two Three The Bible doesn’t say One Two Three The Bible doesn’t say

No one knows - but more than one. Some SUPPOSE that there were three since there were three gifts given to Jesus, but that is just a guess. Matthew 2:1 & 11 "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem… They opened their gifts and gave him treasures of gold, frankincense and myrrh.”

14. What does "wise men" most likely refer to? Lawyers Star gazers Priests Doctors Lawyers Star gazers Priests Doctors

Star Gazers Star gazers could often navigate, predict the times for best planting, knew maths, astronomy and calendar systems. They were very important in agricultural societies. Star Gazers Star gazers could often navigate, predict the times for best planting, knew maths, astronomy and calendar systems. They were very important in agricultural societies.

15. The wise men met Jesus in a: Manger Castle Stable House Manger Castle Stable House

House Matthew 2:11 “They came to the house where the child was and saw him with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. They opened their gifts and gave him treasures of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” House Matthew 2:11 “They came to the house where the child was and saw him with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. They opened their gifts and gave him treasures of gold, frankincense and myrrh.”

16. What is myrrh? A musical instrument A spice used for burial A valuable wine None of the above A musical instrument A spice used for burial A valuable wine None of the above

A valuable spice sometimes used in burials. John 19:39-40 “Nicodeumus…went with Joseph. He brought about seventy-five pounds of myrrh and aloes. These two men took Jesus’ body and wrapped it with the spices in pieces of linen cloth, which is how they bury the dead.” A valuable spice sometimes used in burials. John 19:39-40 “Nicodeumus…went with Joseph. He brought about seventy-five pounds of myrrh and aloes. These two men took Jesus’ body and wrapped it with the spices in pieces of linen cloth, which is how they bury the dead.”

17. What is frankincense? A form of gold An incense from a tree A jewel None of the above. A form of gold An incense from a tree A jewel None of the above.

A valuable incense It is made from the sap of a tree. A valuable incense It is made from the sap of a tree.

18. The child Jesus went to Egypt: To meet pharaoh Because Joseph was told in a dream to take him Joseph did not take Jesus to Egypt None of the above To meet pharaoh Because Joseph was told in a dream to take him Joseph did not take Jesus to Egypt None of the above

Joseph was told in a dream Matthew 2:13 “After they left, an angel of the Lord came to Joseph in a dream and said “Get up! Take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt, because Herod is starting to look for the child so he can kill him. Stay in Egypt until I tell you to return.”

19. In which books of the Bible do we find the story of Jesus’ birth? Matthew Mark Luke John Matthew Mark Luke John

Matthew and Luke only.

20. December 25th has been celebrated as Christmas since the Bible was written. True False True False

Although the Bible talks about the birth of Jesus, it never uses the word "Christmas". As far as we know, the earliest Christians didn't celebrate Christmas. It wasn’t until about the 4th century that December 25th became the common day of celebration. The fact is that no one really knows when Jesus was born – it is likely to be late September, or early in October. False Although the Bible talks about the birth of Jesus, it never uses the word "Christmas". As far as we know, the earliest Christians didn't celebrate Christmas. It wasn’t until about the 4th century that December 25th became the common day of celebration. The fact is that no one really knows when Jesus was born – it is likely to be late September, or early in October.