Christmas Bible Trivia

True or False: The Bible says Jesus was born in December.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

While December 25th remains the widely accepted date for celebrating Jesus's birth, the exact month of his birth remains a mystery.

In what century was Christmas first celebrated?

• 100s AD

• 200s AD

• 300s AD

• 400s AD

True or False: The story of the Little Drummer Boy is found in the book of Luke.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Luke tells us that a group of shepherds visited the manger where the newborn Christ was laid. Matthew tells us of a group of magi from the East who visited Jesus in Bethlehem (but not necessarily at the manger). Neither gospel writer mentions the presence of a little drummer boy—or the presence of animals, for that matter.

True or False: The Bible mentions the exact number of wise men who visited Jesus.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The gospel never mentions the number of Magi. Still, most western Christian denominations have traditionally assumed them to have been three in number, based on the statement that they brought three gifts. In Eastern Christianity, there are traditionally twelve.

Where did the shepherds find Jesus?

• In a manger

• In Mary and Joseph's house

• In the fields

• In the temple

Answer explanation

“This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger” (Luke 2:12)

Who gave birth to Jesus?

• Martha

• Mary

• Elizabeth

• Kim

Which city did Mary and Joseph travel to just before the birth of Jesus?

• Rome

• Galilee

• Bethlehem

• Babylon

Answer explanation

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called sBethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. Luke 2:4–6

Who appeared to tell Mary that she was with child?

• Michael

• Raphael

• Brian

• Gabriel

When did the angels appear to the shepherds?

• At night

• In the bleak midwinter

• At first break of dawn

• The Bible doesn't say

Answer explanation

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.

Luke 2:8-9

Who followed a star to find baby Jesus?

• The wise men

• The shepherds

• King Herod

• The 12 Disciples