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NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE The Nativity of is described in two . Are they: 1) Matthew and Mark 2) Matthew and Luke* 3) Luke and John 4) John and Mark

LYRIC CHALLENGE Both accounts agree that Jesus was born in . Fill in the blanks: O Little Town of Bethlehem, how still ______(we see thee lie) Above the deep and dreamless sleep, the ______(silent stars go by)

NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE Jesus’ Mother Mary was bethrothed to a man named ______(), who was descended from King ______(). Joseph was not his ______(biological) father, and his birth was caused by ______(intervention).

LYRIC CHALLENGE Fill in the blanks for “Away in the ”: Away in a manger, no crib ______(for a bed). The Little Lord Jesus ______(lay down his sweet head). The ______(the stars in the sky) Look down ______(where he lay) The Little Lord Jesus ______(asleep in the hay)

NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE Christian congregations of the Western tradition begin the season four weeks before , called . The two colors of Advent are: 1) and 2) Purple and Gold 3) Red and 4) Purple and Pink*

LYRIC CHALLENGE Emmanuel (God with Us) is popular during Advent. Fill in the blanks: O Come O Come Emmanuel, and ransom ______(captive ) Who mourns in lonely exile here, until the ______( appeared)

NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE About 2000 years ago, Mary was visited by an . Name the angel and the town where Mary lived: 1) Angel Raphael and town of Bethlehem 2) Angel Raphael and town of 3) Angel and town of *

LYRIC CHALLENGE Fill in the blanks for Hark the Herald Sing: Joyful, all ye ______(nations rise) Join the triumph ______(of the skies With the ______(angelic host proclaim) ______(is born in Bethlehem)

NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE The Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and told the Jewish woman that she would have a son named Jesus who would: 1) save the people from their * 2) spend forty years preaching the 3) be revered by every person in Israel 4) All of the above

LYRIC CHALLENGE Fill in the blanks for Mary’s Boy Child: “Mary's boy child Jesus Christ was born on Christmas Day And man will live ______(for evermore) because of Christmas Day Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the ______( ) said Mary's boy child Jesus Christ was born on ______(Christmas Day)

NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE Mary and Joseph had to travel to Bethlehem because of an order from the . What was that order? 1) To pay taxes in Bethlehem 2) To participate in a census, or record, of all people* 3) To register Joseph’s work as a carpenter

LYRIC CHALLENGE Fill in the blanks for “O Little Town of Bethlehem”: Yet in thy dark streets ______(shineth), the everlasting _____(light) The hopes and ______(fears) of all the years are ______(met in thee tonight).

NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE When there was no room at the inn, Jesus was born in the stable. During this time, an angel appeared to shepherds who were watching their flocks in the fields near Bethlehem. The angel told them: 1) To hurry to the town to find a warm place for the family 2) The good news of the birth of the * 3) To bring the animals out of the stable, away from the baby

LYRIC CHALLENGE Fill in the blanks for Hark the Herald Angels Sing: Hark the herald angels sing Glory to the ______(newborn King!) on earth ______(and mercy mild) God and ______(sinners reconciled) ------

NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE After some time, three Wise Men, also known as , saw the brilliant star in the sky that rested over where Jesus was born. The three wise men traveled from where to find the newborn king? 1) From western Europe 2) From northern Israel near 3) From a distant eastern country*

LYRIC CHALLENGE Fill in the blanks for this song about : of Orient are Bearing ______(we traverse afar) Field and Fountain, ______(moor and mountain) Following ______(yonder star) NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE During the Wise Men's' trip, Herod the King of Judah met with the wise men and told them to come back and let him know where the Baby King was so that he could: 1) Go and arrest the family 2) Go worship him as well* 3) Send his army to protect the family

LYRIC CHALLENGE The chorus of “We Three Kings” goes as follows: Oh, star of wonder, ______(star of night) Star with royal ______(beauty bright) Westward leading, ______(still proceeding) Guide us to thy ______(perfect light)

NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE When the time of Jesus’ birth drew near, whose command brought Joseph and the expectant Mary to Bethlehem. 1) King Herod 2) Cesar * 3)

LYRIC CHALLENGE For the song “Mary Did You Know”, fill in the blanks: Did you know that your baby boy has walked where ______(angels trod)? When you your little baby, you ______(kiss the face of God),

NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE The wise men bearing gifts continued to Bethlehem and found Jesus right where the star pointed. Which of these statements is true: 1) Gold was not valuable at that time but was a valuable spice. 2) Myrrh was used as an anointing oil, as a perfume, and gold as a valuable* 3) Gold was valuable, but myrrh and frankincense were largely unused

LYRIC CHALLENGE Fill in the blanks for Little Drummer Boy: Come they told me ______(pa rum pum pum pum) A newborn king to see ______(repeat) I have no gifts to bring ______(repeat) To lay before the King ______(pa rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum)

NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE The two Gospels that record are believed to have been written: 1) Two years after Jesus’ birth 2) 50 years after Jesus’ birth 3) 70 years after Jesus’ birth*

LYRIC CHALLENGE Fill in the blanks from “”: Silent night, holy night! ______(Shepherds quake) at the sight! Glories stream ______(from heaven afar); Heavenly hosts sing ______(Al-le-lu-ia!) NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE A group of men called the magi certainly existed in Jesus’ time. What was their area of expertise: 1) Interpretation of prophecy 2) Astrology 3) Counsellors to kings who made predictions 4) All of the above* 5) None of the above

LYRIC CHALLENGE The second verse of We Three Kings – fill in the blanks: Born a king on ______(Bethlehem's plain) Gold I bring to ______(crown Him again) King forever, ______(ceasing never) Over us ______(all to reign)

NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE What did the Western settle on for the Wise Mens’ names? 1) Raphael, Gabriel and Michael 2) Gabriel, Uriel and Raziel 3) Balthasar, and or Gaspar

LYRIC CHALLENGE The song “Do You Hear What I hear” also refers to bringing Him gifts. Fill in the blanks: Said the shepherd boy to the ______(mighty king) Do you know what I know In your ______(palace wall) mighty king Do you know what I know A child, a child ______(shivers in the cold) Let us bring him ______(silver and gold) NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE or Three Kings’ Day is also often called . Which of the following is NOT true about Epiphany. 1) It’s a Christian commemorating the first manifestation of Jesus Christ 2) Epiphany celebrates astrology and magic of the Kings* 3) It’s one of three principal and oldest of the Christian Church 4) All of the above

LYRIC CHALLENGE The Three Kings were part of this most holy night. Fill in the blanks: Oh Holy Night, ______(the stars are brightly) shining It is the night of the ______(dear savior’s birth) Long lay the _____ (world) in and error pining Till he ______(appear'd) and the soul felt its worth.

NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE In Christian meaning, does the 12 Days of Christmas start: 1) 12 Days before Christmas with Christmas as the 12th day 2) 12 Days After Epiphany or Little Christmas 3) Christmas Day is Day 1 with the 12 Days ending on the 5th of , the day before Epiphany or Little Christmas*

LYRIC CHALLENGE In the song, 12 Days of Christmas, correctly name at least 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas (excluding Partridge in a Pear Tree) NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE After the Wise Men left the stable, an angel appeared to Joseph in a , warning him to escape Herod’s deadly plan for Jesus and all newborns. Which statement is true: 1) The ignored the warning and returned to 2) The Holy Family took the warning seriously and escaped to , where they stayed until Herod died* 3) The Holy Family tricked Herod by traveling to Jerusalem around a mountainous region and returned home without detection

LYRIC CHALLENGE From the chorus of “Go tell it on the Mountain,” fill in the blanks: So go tell it on the mountain Over the _____( hills) and ______(everywhere) Go tell it on the mountain That ______(Jesus Christ is born) ------

NATIVITY STORY CHALLENGE The on the Advent are lit for four weeks leading to Christmas. What do the purple & pink candles symbolize: 1) The Three Wise Men plus Jesus 2) The Holy Family plus the Angel Gabriel 3) Hope, Peace, Joy and Love*

LYRIC CHALLENGE Fill in the blanks for : The First Noel ______(the Angels did say) Was to certain ______(poor shepherds) in fields as they lay In fields where they lay ______(keeping their sheep) On a cold 's night ______(that was so deep)