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WorksheetsAdvent Traditions and History Quiz
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 22mins
What is the primary purpose of Advent?
To celebrate the New Year
To prepare and reflect before Christmas
To commemorate the winter solstice
To exchange gifts
What does the pink candle on the Advent wreath symbolise?
Joy
Hope
Love
Peace
Who traditionally lights the white candle in the Advent wreath?
The youngest family member
A church leader or priest
Any member of the household
The person who makes the wreath
Why is the Advent wreath often made of evergreen branches?
They represent the green of spring.
They are easy to find in winter.
They were part of Pagan Yule traditions.
They symbolise eternal life and God’s love.
What event is sometimes associated with Advent besides the Nativity?
Pentecost
The Resurrection
The Second Coming of Christ
The Last Supper
Fasting during Advent dates back to the 4th century.
True
False
The Advent calendar was originally created in Germany.
True
False
Blue candles are used in all Christian churches for Advent.
True
False
The circular shape of the Advent wreath represents God’s eternal love.
True
False
Purple is the traditional color of Advent in most churches.
True
False
Match the following
Evergreen branches
Eternal life and God’s everlasting love
White candle
Jesus Christ
Pink candle
Joy of Jesus’ birth
Purple candles
Penance and reflection
Blue candles
Hope or peace
Categorize the following as either "Modern Advent Practices" or "Traditional Advent Practices."
Using an Advent calendar
Fasting from mid-November
Lighting the Christ Candle
Adding chocolates to Advent calendars
Categorize the following Advent wreath features based on their symbolic meanings.
Eternal life and God’s love
Crown of thorns worn by Jesus
Symbol of eternal life
Joy
Below are the steps of lighting the Advent wreath candles during Advent.
Reorder them correctly.
The Candle of Hope (Prophecy Candle)
The Candle of Preparation (Bethlehem Candle)
The Candle of Joy (Shepherd’s Candle)
The Candle of Love (Angel’s Candle)
The Christ Candle
In which year was the first chocolate Advent calendar produced, and in which country?
1908, Austria
925, Switzerland
1958, Germany
1962, United States
Who is credited with creating the first modern Advent wreath, and in which year?
Martin Luther, 1520
Johann Wichern, 1839
St. Nicholas, 1850
Pope Gregory, 1645
What is the meaning of the Latin word gaudete, often associated with the third Sunday of Advent?
(a)
On which Sunday is the pink candle on the Advent wreath lit?
(a)
What color is often associated with hope during Advent, and why?
Purple, representing reflection
Red, representing communion
Blue, representing the night sky
Pink, representing joy
Which Christian denomination is most likely to use blue candles instead of purple during Advent?
(a)
What is the Capital of New Zealand?
