Christmas Flashcard

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What city was Jesus born in according to the Nativity story?

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Bethlehem

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Who visited baby Jesus in the Nativity story?

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Shepherds and wise men

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What is the significance of the Christmas star in the Nativity story?

Back

It guided the wise men to the birthplace of Jesus.

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What do some believe the Christmas star to be a symbol of?

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Birth of Jesus Christ

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How did the angels announce the birth of Jesus in the Christmas story?

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By appearing to shepherds in the fields and proclaiming the good news

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What is the role of angels in the Christmas story according to the New Testament?

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Announcing the birth of Jesus to the shepherds and praising God

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Which books in the New Testament mention the birth of Jesus?

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Matthew and Luke

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What is the significance of the shepherds in the Christmas story according to the New Testament?

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The shepherds were the first to hear about the birth of Jesus from the angels and were the first to visit the newborn baby, symbolizing the message of Jesus being for all people, including the lowly and humble.

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What gifts were brought by the wise men in the Nativity story?

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Gold, frankincense, and myrrh

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Who is thought to have started the tradition of giving gifts at Christmas? Options: The inn-keeper, The shepherds, Christians, Mary, The wise men

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The wise men