Christian Celebrations

How long was Jesus in the desert for?

• A year

• 3 Weeks

• 40 days and 40 nights

• Forever!

Who tempted Jesus while he was in the desert?

• Mary and Joseph

• The Devil

• His Disciples

• God

When do Christians remember the time Jesus was in the desert?

• Christmas

• Halloween

• Lent

• Shrove Tuesday (Pancake day)

Why do we celebrate Christmas?

• To celebrate the day Jesus was born
• To mark the end of the calendar year

• For presents

• To celebrate the birth of Santa

Do you agree ?

Jesus gave into the Devil when he was in the desert?

• Yes

• No

Which answer is WRONG

• The Devil tempted Jesus by turning stones into bread.

• The Devil tempted Jesus to jump off a building.

• The Devil offered Jesus all the kingdoms in the world.

• The Devil tempted Jesus with a chocolate bar.

What food is traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday?

• Pancakes

• Chocolate

• Icecream

On Ash Wednesday, Christians go to a service where a symbol is marked on their foreheads in Ash to say sorry for any wrongdoing.

What is the symbol?

• A love heart

• A square

• A circle

• A cross

What is the name of the festival we celebrate after Lent?

Why do we make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?

• Because they are delicious!

• Traditionally people gave up eggs, butter and milk for lent so they used these up by making pancakes.

• Because Jesus loved pancakes