Christmas Quiz

In what city was Jesus born?

• Bethlehem

• Jerusalem

• Nazareth

• Israel

The Angel who appeared to Mother Mary was

• Raphael

• Michael

• Gabriel

• Seraphim

Who are the grand parents of Baby Jesus

• Joachim - Anna

• Joseph - Mary

• Zechariah and Elizabeth

• Adam – Eve

Christmas celebrates ____________

• the beginning of Lent

• Christ’s resurrection

• the birth of Christ

• the arrival of Santa

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph are members of the _______

• Capuchin Society

• The Church

• Holy Trinity

• Holy Family

Who were the first people to visit them after the baby Jesus was born?

• The Inn Keeper

• Joseph's mother

• the three wise men

• shepherds

What does the word Christmas Means?

• The Mass of Christ, old English title “Cristes Maesse”.

• Christmass mean the Xmass tree

• Christmas mean birthday of Jesus

• None of above

Is Santa Clause, mentioned in bible?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Bishop Nicholas, the 4th Century Bishop (modern day Turkey), was well-known for his genorosity to those in need and his love for children. St. Nick IS Santa Claus. 

There are many stories of Bishop Nicholas tossing coins through windows into the homes of people in need. Legend says that some coins bounced into the stockings a family had drying by the fireplace. This became the basis of the modern custom of hanging stockings by the mantle for Santa to fill.

Who told Mary and Joseph to go to Bethlehem?

• Archangel Gabriel

• Angles told them in their dream

• Caesar Augustus

Answer explanation

Caesar Augustus

Caesar Augustus. He ordered the people to go back to the city of their forefathers. Joseph’s family was from Bethlehem. Luke 2:1

Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus because they were following a star. True or False

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Correct Answer

False.

They went not because an angel told them or because a star led them.

They were obedient to the established governmental authority. It was ordered by Caesar Augustus