Mysterious Christmas quiz with answers for younger students
Lyapina Vera Valerievna teacher primary classes MBOU School No. 47 SamaraDescription: This material can be used in their work by primary school teachers and educators to conduct extracurricular activities for students of primary school age.
Target: consolidating children's previously acquired knowledge about Christmas.
Tasks:
- organize active leisure time for students;
- attract children's attention to the tradition of celebrating Christmas;
- broaden the horizons of children;
- to develop interest in the traditions of the Russian people;
- develop logical thinking, cognitive abilities and memory in primary schoolchildren.
Quiz progress
1.Snowflakes are flying outside the window,
And the holiday comes to our house
A special bright celebration.
We call that day...
(Merry Christmas)
2.
From Nazareth to Bethlehem, after a long journey,
They found in the cave only an opportunity to rest.
And there the Virgin gave birth, swaddling the Baby,
She left him to sleep in the manger, calling him Jesus.
So, who were those people, give me the answer,
After all, their names are known throughout the world.
(Joseph and Mary)
In the distant past, in Palestine,
Decree declared by Caesar:
- To all people living today,
Where you were born, to be at that hour.
And from the village of Nazareth,
Joseph walked a long way,
It didn’t all happen in the summer,
To sit in the shade and relax.
Betrothed, righteous Joseph,
We walked with Mary the Virgin,
Maria can hardly bear the way,
Baby in the womb, with belly.
Yuna Maria is beautiful
I walked along a slippery path in the mountains,
Through a difficult and dangerous path,
A simple belonging, carried in his hands.
And the husband and the bride are engaged,
We went to enter the census,
People subordinate to Rome,
Those who must pay tax.
And a day, and two, and three on the road,
The path is unbearable for the Virgin,
And in abrasions, bruises of the leg,
She really wanted to rest.
The city of Bethlehem welcomes them,
One and another knock on the house,
The people remained silent to their requests,
Refused everywhere, there was a wait.
Who needs these worries?
After all, a woman is about to give birth,
Whoever wants to be allowed into the family,
Disturb the peace in the house, everyday life?
And not finding shelter for myself,
They are on their way out of the city,
There were cattle standing in the cave and here,
The following days passed.
Having become the mother of the Divine Infant,
Worthy of royal chambers!
Love has accumulated in the heart for God,
The child was wrapped in cloth.
And she swaddled him in a manger,
At that hour, could she have known?
The star of love and happiness lit up,
Through Mary, the Virgin Mother.
3.
Where our Jesus was born,
Gave life a taste?
What is the name of that monastery?
Where was the Patron born?
(cave)
4.
Angels sing songs,
Well, people are waiting for a miracle,
There are a hundred reasons for this
After all, God was born...
(son)
5.
Snowflakes weave lace
On the magical holiday of Christmas.
Answer me the question,
So who was born into the world?...
(Christ)
6.
As always at Christmas
There is a celebration in every home.
Lots of sweet treats
Children go to...
(carols)
7.
We call her the guide,
And, in fact, for good reason,
She led the Magi to the Baby.
It is known that it was...
(Star)
The night is quiet. On the unsteady firmament
Afanasy Fet
The night is quiet. On the unsteady firmament
The southern stars are trembling.
Mother's eyes with a smile
Quiet people look into the manger.
No ears, no extra glances, -
The roosters crowed -
And behind the angels in the highest
The shepherds praise God.
The manger quietly shines in the eyes,
Mary's face is illuminated.
A star choir to another choir
I listened to my trembling ears, -
And above Him it burns high
That star of distant lands:
The kings of the East carry with her
Gold, myrrh and frankincense.
8.
The holy dish is on the table,
He orders the whole dinner to start with him,
They put wheat, poppy seeds in it,
What is it called?
(Kutia)
9.
We always wish you to be
Kind and cheerful!
Congratulations to you today...
Merry Christmas
On the wonderful holiday of Christmas
So quivering and hot
Like our sinful soul,
Stands lit...
(Candle)
10.
They started the gifts
This tradition has grown stronger over the years,
People's dreams came true
Who created our tradition? ...
(Magi)
11.
Christmas holiday has come,
The world has blossomed with smiles,
We can't sleep this night,
We are in a hurry to get to work...
(to the temple)
12.
The Mother of God Mary gave birth to a son,
Mary named her child Jesus.
In the city where the Patron was born,
He is a miracle worker, he is also a Savior?
(Bethlehem)
13.
Not in palaces, and not in tents,
Baby Christ sleeps in...
(manger)
14.
How the Lord loves everyone,
This is how we should love.
Remember this people
And let's be in peace...
(live)
15.
You are very attentive.
But I’ll also ask a question:
What does he want from you as a gift?
Get Jesus Christ?
Bright holiday Christmas!
There is no happier celebration!
On the night of Christ's birth
A star lit up above the earth.
Since then, through the centuries
She shines for us like the sun.
Warms the soul with faith,
To make the world more beautiful, better.
Gives sparks of magic
Merry Christmas!
Peace comes to every home...
Merry Christmas!
Intellectual-cognitive game
“THE CHRISTMAS OF CHRIST” from the series “ORIGINS OF ORTHODOXY”
for pupils of Sunday schools in the Kulebaki district
Prepared and conducted by a teacher additional education Dakhno Zh.M.
TARGET: Appeal to the spiritual and moral traditions and values of one’s people.
TASKS:
- deepening knowledge about Orthodox holiday“The Nativity of Christ”: history and traditions;
- formation of children’s cognitive needs and interests;
- fostering respect for age-old traditions, Christian values and folk wisdom.
PROGRAM:
- "Christmas Quiz"
- "The Gospel Story of the Nativity of Christ in Icons"
- “The Path to the Star of Bethlehem”
- “Do you know?”
- “What does the Bible tell us?”
- "Christmas Dictionary"
- "Merry Christmas!" - homework:
“Holiday Card” - draw a Christmas card with congratulations and hand it to the participants (A3 format)
“Christmas Carol” - theatrical performance (performance duration 5-7 minutes)
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS:
- a child’s height tree drawn and cut out
- Christmas decorations paper tokens (different for each team)
Souvenirs for each child, bag or box
Ballpoint pens for the team
PVA glue stick for each team
A jar of tokens for each team's table
Handout cards for tasks
PROGRESS OF THE GAME:
Merry Christmas, dear children!See how the star shines in the night.
But one big star is holy -
It pours its rays straight into our hearts.
The star appeared with Jesus.
To proclaim to people with a bright light,
That in the wretched entryway she bowed tenderly
An affectionate mother above the infant Christ.
- I am glad to welcome you to the game today.
I will lead the game. My name is Zhanna Mikhailovna.
The jury will evaluate the completion of tasks and calculate points: Natalya Nikolaevna.
- Guys, I suggest we get to know each other. We need to come up with somethingteam name , reflecting the theme of the game andemblem .
Write the name on two cards: one for the desktop and one for the tablet. Draw an emblem.
You have 1 minute to complete.
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Well done! A very interesting and creative approach to completing the task.
I want to tell you how we willgrade assignments . Each team is given separate rays of onestars . For the correct answer, the team captain quickly runs up and sticks a ray. When the star is finished, we begin to decorate itChristmas tree . Each team is given different toys. For the correct answer, the captain quickly glues them together without any reminder.
Distribute stars and Christmas decorations
- Now let's get a littlelet's play . I will say a phrase, and you will all complete it together in unison.
In the middle of winter there is a great celebration.
Great holiday -... ( Christ's Nativity)!
Everyone is waiting for him - from kids to dads and moms
and all the smart ones rush to the service... (to the temple).
It’s festive here, it’s light, the incense smells nice,
In front of the icons ... (lamps) are burning.
And, fluffing up the green needles
Christmas trees are showing off... (Christmas trees).
May this evening pass with prayer,
All the people in the temple light... (candles).
And everyone joyfully listens to the festive service,
and then Merry Christmas to each other... (congratulations).
Here triumph and mystery emanate from everywhere.
And the heart freezes in anticipation of... (a miracle).
After all, the most wonderful miracle of all came true on this day -
Born on earth... (Jesus Christ).
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First task"Christmas Quiz". Each team has one question. You can consult, but not for long, we answer quickly.
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1. How long has it been since the birth of Christ?
2. Why did Herod order Jesus to be killed?
3.What family did Mary and Joseph come from?
4.Who told Mary that She would become the Mother of the Savior?
5.What is a nativity scene?
6.What were the names of the Virgin Mary’s parents?
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And now the questions will not be simple, but cunning, with a trick. You need to be careful.
1.What is the time between Christmas and Epiphany called - gatherings or carols?(Christmas time)
2. What was sochivo made from - meat or fish?
(Made from wheat, rice or barley grains with honey)
3. What is the name of the evening before Christmas - Vasilyev or Ilyin?(Christmas Eve)
4. Until when do they start the festive meal on Christmas Eve - before dawn or before sunset?(Until the first star)
5. What became a shelter for the holy family in Bethlehem - a hotel or the palace of the ruler?(Shepherd's cave, barn)
6. Was the first cradle for baby Jesus a crib or a fabric cradle?(Nursery - feeding trough for sheep)
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7. Who came first with gifts to the baby Jesus - relatives or neighbors?(Shepherds)
8. What are the names of the songs with which people walked around the courtyards on Christmastide?(Carols)
9. Who walked around the courtyards with songs and poems, praising Christ - wandering artists or monks?(Carolers)
11. How did the owners thank the carolers - with applause or shouts of “Bravo”?
(Various treats - sausage, piece of pie, etc.)
12. According to custom, how many dishes should there be on the Christmas table - seven or eleven?
(No less than twelve - according to the number of apostles)
13. What is the name of the traditional Christmas treat made from dough - larks or Easter cakes?(Gingerbread cookies in the shape of a star, roe deer, pies)
15. What kind of shirt did Russians customarily wear for Christmas - a clean one or a fashionable one?(New)
-Well done guys! You know a lot, listen carefully and respond quickly.
(after each question click for the answer to appear)
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Guys, we all know that from Christmas to Epiphany there are Christmastide, and at this time it is customary to have fun, give each other gifts and glorify Christ.
Each team received homework: draw a Christmas greeting card and sing a carol or Christmas song, maybe even with poetry.
Yourshomework the team will show...
Amazing! Well done!
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Next competition “The Gospel Story of the Nativity of Christ”in icons"
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Many of you have seen the icon of the Nativity of Christ. It displays all the moments associated with this event.
But the fragments are covered with mosaics. Each team has its own fragment. I'll give you cards. Look carefully and tell us all.
Hand out cards with an icon
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So, the team has the first fragment...
Who is pictured here?(Shepherds)
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Guys, you know that for every moment of the Christmas event there were also writtenindividual icons .
I will show them to you too.
Tell us about the shepherds, what happened to them?
The first guests of the divine baby were not kings and nobles, but simple shepherds, to whom the Angel announced in a pure, clear voice:
“Don't be afraid. Listen, for I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. For on this day a Savior was born in the city of David, who is the Christ of the Lord. And this will be a sign to you: you will find a baby lying in a manger.”
(after the children answer)
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The team... had this fragment open. Who is depicted on it?(Angels)
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At the same time, angels appeared to the shepherds in a field near Bethlehem with the news that the Savior had come to the world. As a sign of great joy about the fulfillment of the promise, the Heavenly army glorified God, proclaiming to the whole universe: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men!”
(after the children answer)
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(Magi)
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At this time, the Magi from the east came with gifts (the Magi are ancient sages). They expected that the great King of the World would soon come to earth. The Magi saw a new, unusually bright star shining in the sky, which showed them the way.
Following the guiding star, the Magi reached Bethlehem, where they worshiped the newborn Savior, bringing Him gifts from the treasures of the East: gold, incense and myrrh. These gifts had a deep meaning: gold was brought as to the King, incense as to God, and myrrh as to a person who was about to die (myrrh in those distant times was anointed with the dead).
(after the children answer)
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(Star of Bethlehem)
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And there was a miracle on earth,
And there was a miracle in heaven:
As the sun burst into rays
A star in the midnight darkness.
And to Bethlehem their gifts
the Magi carried after her.
And they found it on the straw
they are the King of kings.
(after the children answer)
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(Baby , Mother of God, nativity scene)
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- Late in the evening, Mary and Joseph entered the city, but not a single door opened for them. Then the man and woman settled down for the night in a cave, where the innkeeper left his cattle and hid his sheep in bad weather.
As the darkness of the night deepened, the hills and the city were so quiet and calm that the crow of a rooster in the night seemed like the shrill sound of a horn. But with the crow of a cock, time stopped.
The world froze in anticipation, and no one could say how long it lasted.
Coming to earth, Jesus Christ was not greeted with honor, nobility and wealth. He didn’t even have a cradle, like all children, and there was no shelter - He was born outside the city, in a cave, and was placed in a manger, where they put food for animals.
(after the children answer)
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And who is behind these two squares?
Whoever answers will receive an extra point.
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At the bottom there are two scenes. Joseph with an elderly shepherd and the washing of the Child. Between them are sheep and trees.
Maids - scene of the washing of the Christ Child
The figure of an old man in skins talking with Joseph - the tempter, who in a dream gives Joseph thoughts of suspicion against the Blessed Virgin... - it is believed that this shepherd with his conversations tempts Joseph, forcing him to doubt the truth of the seedless Nativity of Jesus Christ.
(after the children answer)
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to hiscongratulations we will be pleased with the team...
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The next task of our game"The Path to the Star of Bethlehem"
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I will distribute task cards to each team. It shows a labyrinth and several entrances to it. Once you find the right entrance, you can easily read the words from the Gospel.
Hand out maze cards
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Checking the task:
"We saw His star in the east
and came to worship Him..."
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The time has comecongratulations from the team...
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“What does the Bible tell us?”
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1. Jesus was a Nazarite.
And say this quickly:
Why not to Nazareth?
Did God come to this world?(Mary and Joseph went to the census in hometown Joseph)
2. My name is Belshazzar,
Melchior still, Gaspard,
Our names are
They have a connection with Christmas.
Who are they, please name them
Be known as an erudite!(Magi)
3. They brought it as a gift to the Baby
All the wise men from their native land:
Gold, myrrh, incense.
Every gift is justified:
He speaks mysteriously
What awaits the Child Christ?(gold to the king, incense to God, myrrh to man)
4. The wise men had a dream,
And although it is difficult to believe dreams,
This time the Magi humbled themselves,
We returned home
On a completely different road.
Why are the Magi worried?
What made
Should they go home secretly?(An angel informed them of Herod’s plan to kill the Child)
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5. Sometimes there is no room at the hotel.
And give me this quick answer:
What did Mary and Joseph do?
If you don’t say it, we’ll ask others about it!(went to the field and found a cave)
6. The shepherdesses were seriously scared,
They would run away, but their legs are not easy!
Who dispelled the fear of the shepherds?
I see that the answer has been ready for a long time!(angels)
7. a) What evil did Herod do in his anger?
Why do we all despise him?(killed 14 thousand babies)
b) Who was the first martyr for Christ?
Became among many others in Bethlehem? (babies)
c) Where did the Holy Family run away?
Hiding from Herod, keeping the Child? (to Egypt)
8. An army of angels appeared from heaven,
The fear of the shepherds instantly disappeared somewhere.
The angels sang holy words.
Will your head remember those words? (Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth. Good will toward men)
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"Christmas Dictionary".
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Explain the meaning of the words:
Do you know the words and customs,
related to Christmas?
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Troparion - short church song,
explaining the meaning of the holiday.
Kutya - lean porridge made from grains (wheat,
rice or barley) with honey and raisins, which is eaten on Christmas Eve.
Carol - folk Christmas songs
Christmas Eve - eve of Christmas and Epiphany holidays
Waits - people who during Christmastide went from house to house and sang carols glorifying the born Christ
Christmastide - time from Christmas to Epiphany
Click on term and meaning
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DZ
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The star has lit up, the light flickers in the cave,
The heavenly choir sings the holy song,
And the whole universe now proclaims to us,
That the Savior and Lord has come to the world!
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Dear guys!
Congratulations on the holiday of “Christmas”
and I hope you have a great time at Christmas time!
Thank you for your diligence and attention shown in this game!!!
While the jury is summing up the results, I propose to playgame: “Gifts of the Magi” - This is an old game. Everyone present takes turns putting their hand into a bag containing all kinds of souvenirs and sweets, and trying to guess what kind of item is in their hand; After this, the item is taken out of the bag. If the participant guessed correctly, then he takes this item for himself.
Bag of toys
We offer themed Christmas games and quizzes for a family holiday or a Yuletide feast with friends.
Christmas Quiz
Choose the correct answer.
1. Nursery is:
a) design in the form of a swing;
b) cattle feeder;
c) the building where firewood was stored.
2. The word "Emmanuel" is translated as:
a) God was born;
b) Jesus the Savior;
c) God is with us.
3. The word "Christ":
a) this is the name of Jesus
b) means “Anointed One”
c) means "Son of God"
4. The angels in the sky during the birth of Christ sang:
a) “Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth”;
b) “Christ was born in Bethlehem”;
c) “All of you go to worship the born King.”
5. The name of a relative of the Virgin Mary was:
c) Elizabeth.
6. Jesus was born in a stable:
a) Because His parents did not have time to get home;
b) Mary and Joseph were far from home, and there was no room in the hotels;
c) Joseph and Mary's house was being renovated, and the family temporarily lived in a stable.
7. Jesus was born:
a) In Bethlehem;
b) In Jerusalem;
c) In Bethany.
8. The first to know about the birth of the Savior were:
a) People from the neighboring house;
b) Shepherds on the field;
c) Children in the city square.
9. Magi from the east came to Jesus to:
a) Ask for blessings;
b) Gain supernatural abilities;
c) Bow down.
10. Eastern sages brought a gift to Jesus:
a) Gold, silver and copper;
b) Platinum, olive oil and almonds;
c) Gold, frankincense and myrrh.
11. When Joseph learned that Mary was expecting a child, he:
a) Wanted to secretly let Her go;
b) Was happy;
c) I started building a house for my family.
12. After Joseph learned that Mary was pregnant, an angel told him in a dream:
a) “Do not be afraid to accept Mary your wife, for what is born in her is from the Holy Spirit”;
b) “Your prayer is heard”;
c) “You will remain silent and will not be able to speak.”
13. The wise men understood that the Savior of the world was born because:
a) Saw new star in the sky;
b) An angel informed them about this;
c) They saw a pillar of fire in the east.
14. How did King Herod react to the news of the birth of Jesus:
a) He came and worshiped Him;
b) Wanted to kill Him;
c) He planned to make Him king after himself.
Quiz answers:
Game for the whole family “Christmas Associations”
To play you will need:
- Even number of players (if odd, one can watch the stopwatch);
- 5-10 small sheets of paper (about 3x5 cm);
- Pens or pencils according to the number of players;
- A cap (hat or bowl) for folding notes.
Players are divided into pairs and sit opposite each other.
Each person writes one character or object from the Christmas story on 5-10 sheets of paper. These can be people, animals, objects. No one should see each other's notes. What is written is immediately rolled up so that it is impossible to read, and is put into a “common cauldron” - into a hat or cap.
All papers are thoroughly mixed.
The stopwatch records 30 seconds.
The players' task is to take turns pulling out one note at a time, and quickly try to explain to their partner what kind of character or object is on the sheet. You cannot directly voice names and titles.
When one note is guessed, it is put aside and the next one is immediately taken out, and so on, until the end of 30 seconds.
A hat with notes goes around in a circle.
When all the pieces of paper run out, the partners fold up their guessed sheets and count their number.
The pair with the most guessed notes wins.
Don't be embarrassed if the characters and objects written on the sheets are repeated.
Example notes: Jesus, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men, King Herod, angel, Caesar Augustus, sheep, stable, manger, star, straw, gold, frankincense, myrrh, high priests, scribes, etc.
Family game "What do I know about Christmas"
You will need:
- Several boxes of matches.
Everyone sits in a circle, matches are placed in the middle. Each person takes turns saying in one sentence something they know about Christmas. The one who told the story takes a match. The one who cannot remember anything misses a turn, but does not leave the game - this player has time to think and say something the next time it is his turn. The game ends when no one sitting can pronounce any fact anymore. The one with the most matches wins.
Movies to watch this Christmas
"Jesus", 1979
This is perhaps one of the very first and most popular films telling about the birth and life of Jesus Christ. It was based on the Gospel of Luke. To date, the film has been translated into more than a thousand languages and has been shown in more than two hundred countries around the world.
"Silent Night", 2002
This film was based on real events that took place during the Second World War. The picture of the meeting of enemies on Christmas night keeps the viewer in some tension. But the happy ending fills this film with the warmth and joy of a “silent Christmas night.”
Jonathan Toomey's Christmas Miracle, 2007
A film about how kindness and attention heals broken hearts. This picture, permeated with the anticipation of Christmas, will be interesting to both children and adults.
"It's a Wonderful Life", 1946
This somewhat fabulous and very kind film tells about a man who is disillusioned with life and decides to settle scores with it. Only a miracle can help him look at himself from the outside and appreciate everything that surrounds him.
Which emperor ruled the Roman Empire in the year of Christ's birth?
(Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus (lat. Gaius Iulius Caesar Augustus, at birth - Gaius Octavius Furinus, Gaius Octavius Thurinus; September 23, 63 BC, Rome - August 19, 14, Nola) - Roman politician, founder of the Principate , Pontifex Maximus from 12 BC, Father of the Fatherland from 2 BC. Great-nephew of Caesar, adopted by him in his will).
What is the name of the archangel who announced the Nativity of Christ to the Virgin Mary?
1. Mikhail
2. Raphael
3. Gabriel
4. Uriel
(In the 6th month after the conception of Saint John the Baptist by righteous Elizabeth, Gabriel was sent by God to Nazareth to the Virgin Mary to announce to her the good news of the Birth of Jesus Christ (Annunciation)):
Which Gospels contain the story of the Nativity of Christ?
1. Matthew and Luke
2. From Matthew and from Mark
3. From Matthew and from John
4. From Mark and from John
(Direct instructions from the Gospel about the Nativity of Christ in Bethlehem are contained in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 2:1-18) and Luke (Luke 2:1-20))
How were the shepherds supposed to recognize the Infant God?
1. They will see a halo around his head
2. He will be clothed in swaddling clothes and lie in a manger
3. The star will rise above the nativity scene
4. The Magi will bring him gifts
(And the Angel said to them: Do not be afraid; I bring you good news of great joy, which will be to all people: for today a Savior has been born to you in the city of David, who is Christ the Lord; and this is a sign for you: you will find a Child wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.( Luke 2.10))
Which star was supposed to show the Magi the place of the Nativity of Christ?
1. North Star
2. Betelgeuse
3. Star of Bethlehem
4. Altair
(The Star of Bethlehem is a miraculous astronomical phenomenon that accompanied, according to Chapter 2 of the Gospel of Matthew, the birth of the Infant Jesus Christ).
What holiday was Christmas celebrated with until the 4th century?
1. Day of the Invincible Sun
2. Epiphany
3. Meeting
4. New Year
(Initially, January 6 was the day of the Incarnation, Nativity and Baptism of Christ. In the 4th century, first in the West, and by the end of the century in the East, the holiday of the Nativity of Christ stands out as an independent celebration).
Which Orthodox churches celebrate the Nativity of Christ on January 7, like the Russian Orthodox Church?
1. Serbian
2. Jerusalem
3. Bulgarian
4. Greek
5. American
6. Georgian
(According to the Julian calendar, services are held in Russian, Jerusalem, Serbian, Georgian churches).
The first Christmas trees were hung from the ceiling - why?
1. As a symbol of the tree of paradise
2. Following ancient pagan rituals
3. As a symbol of the Holy Trinity
4. To save space
(Monk Boniface, who preached in Central Europe in the 7th-8th centuries, explained to the pagans the mystery of the Holy Trinity using the example of a triangular evergreen spruce and, as a symbol of the Holy Trinity, it was hung from the ceiling in houses).
From what day are Christmas carols heard in Church services?
1. With the beginning of the Nativity Fast
2. From the Entry into the Temple Holy Mother of God
3. A week before Christmas
4. The first Sunday after the beginning of the Nativity Fast
(On the Feast of the Entry of the Mother of God into the Temple (December 4), the Nativity Canon begins to be sung in churches during the All-Night Vigil and during the Anointing of Oil).
1. B. Franklin
2. St. John Chrysostom
3. G. Chesterton
4. N. Gogol
(Benjamin Franklin)
In which country did the Christmas card first appear?
1. Greece
2. Sweden
3. Russia
4. UK
(The first real Christmas card appeared in England in 1794. The Englishman Dobson, congratulating his friend on the holiday, drew a family scene around a Christmas tree and a winter landscape. The friend liked it, and the next year, inspired by success, Dobson lithographed several dozen similar cards and sent them to all his friends as a Christmas gift).
Who is the author of the picture?
1. I. Repin
2. V. Vasnetsov
3. I. Ivanov
4. M. Nesterov
(Nativity of Christ. Repin Ilya Efimovich. 1890. Oil on canvas. 73×53.3. State Tretyakov Gallery)
Christmas Eve is one of the most revered winter holidays for Orthodox Christians. On Christmas Eve festive table Gathered by entire families consisting of several generations.
Festive events are held in Orthodox churches, as well as many secondary schools. Singing carols and theatrical performances with the participation of adults and children will help diversify the Christmas evening. The questions and answers of the original Christmas quiz will help you cheer up the evening.
Quiz about antiquity
During the Christmas season, Orthodox families remember biblical stories. Use this Christmas quiz to test your family's or house guests' knowledge of Bible stories.
The first appearance of the Christmas holiday dates back to the middle of the 4th century and its celebration on December 25.
Current questions about Christmas:
- How many years have passed since the birth of Jesus Christ? Which country is his homeland? Answers – 2018, Palestine.
- Which city got the name of the Christmas star? The answer is Bethlehem.
- Who was the father of the newborn baby? The answer is the Lord God.
- What was the name of the Savior’s adoptive father, and what did he do for a living? The answer is Joseph, carpentry.
- What was called a nativity scene at that time? The answer is a cave where cattle were kept.
- For what reason was Christ born in a den? In connection with the population census.
- Who was the first to learn from an angel about the birth of the Savior? Shepherds.
- What are the names of the wise men who brought their gifts to the baby? Magi.
- What did the Magi give to Jesus? Myrrh, incense, gold.
- Who wanted to kill a newborn? King Herod.
- What was the baby's mother's name? Maria Magdalena.
- Which country did Jesus Christ visit as a baby? Egypt.
- Who persuaded Joseph to hide his family in Egypt? Angel.
- Which part of the Bible describes the birth of the Savior? New Testament.
Most Orthodox Christians will easily answer these questions during the Christmas celebration.
But you can try to prepare very original questions that will make both children and adults think.
Quiz on a literary theme
The Nativity of Christ is mentioned in many literary works different years. Winter holidays are conducive to reading Christmas stories and poems. And if a person is passionate about reading, it will be easy for him to cope with literary quiz on the theme of the Nativity of Christ.
The story "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens was published in 1843, but is still popular today.
Here is an example of a literary quiz for the New Year:
- Which book was the first dedicated to the Nativity of Christ? Gospel.
- What was the name of the fairy tale hero who fought with Mouse King for Christmas? Nutcracker.
- What was the name of the village where, on Christmas Day, the resident persuaded the devil to steal the month? Dikanka.
- What story by O. Henry tells how a husband pawned a watch and his wife cut her hair so that they could buy Christmas gifts for each other with the proceeds from selling her hair? Gifts of the Magi.
- Who is the author of the story about an evil miser named Scrooge and three spirits who came to him on Christmas night? Dickens.
- How did the blacksmith Vakula from Gogol's Night at Christmas get to St. Petersburg? Crap.
Choose simple questions from known ones literary works so that the quiz does not turn into a tedious activity.
If you can’t make a list of such books about Christmas on your own, you can use the help of the Internet.
Table quiz
To ensure that the Christmas dinner is held in an atmosphere of warmth, love and mutual understanding, it is worth creating a cultural program for the evening. For example, you can organize a short Christmas survey for adults on the topic of table traditions.
This quiz will be equally useful and interesting for its participants:
- Thanks to what dish did Christmas Eve become known as Christmas Eve? Sochivo.
- What products are used to make sochi? From boiled grains with honey and dried fruits.
- For what reason do Orthodox Christians wait for the first star to appear on Christmas Eve? From this moment the fast ends and you can eat food.
- How many dishes are put on the Christmas table? No less than twelve according to the number of apostles.
- What should be placed under the holiday tablecloth? Hay in memory of the birthplace of Christ.
- For what purpose should an iron object be placed under the table and all the guests gathered for dinner take turns touching it with their feet? So that people's health becomes as strong as iron.
- What dishes are a must for Christmas dinner in Western countries? Turkey, pudding.
This quiz will help introduce children to the traditions of Orthodoxy and tell those gathered a lot interesting facts associated with Christmas and New Year.
I believe it, I don't believe it
Will help test guests' ingenuity New Year's game I believe it, I don't believe it. Its rules are simple. The host reads a short statement clearly and loudly, and the guests must guess whether he is telling the truth or lying. Here are examples of such statements with answers about their veracity:
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YesNo
- Polish housewives always prepare garlic candies for Christmas. No.
- The main Christmas delicacy of one Mexican town is radishes. No. In these parts they even organize a festival for such a vegetable. Yes.
- In Rus', bonfires were lit at Christmas time to warm the dead. Yes.
- In Norway, on Christmas Eve, residents hide brooms to prevent them from falling into the hands of witches. Yes.
- Residents of Italy wear green shirts on Christmas Eve because it brings happiness. No.
- Australian children are given a rotten potato at Christmas if they have been bad all year. No.
- In Catalonia, it is customary to carve an original animal from a log, feed it with goodies before Christmas, and on Christmas Eve beat it with all your might. Yes.
- Seeing a crocodile on Christmas Eve in Cairo is considered good luck. No.
- In the Czech Republic, people believe that meat is taboo for the Christmas table. If given up, the golden pig will bring a lot of happiness in the next year as a reward. Yes.
This quiz is not only fun, but also educational. Guests on Christmas Eve will have a good laugh trying to guess whether the fact stated is true or not. And the house itself will be filled with a positive atmosphere, warmth and kindness.
Christmas quiz for kids
A quiz for children should consist of simple, understandable questions.
The Christmas quiz for kids will be no less interesting. Children can ask questions about the New Year tree, and if they answer correctly, reward the most active participants with a small souvenir.
For example, the following questions would be quite appropriate for a children's party:
- Which tree is considered a symbol of the Christmas holidays? Spruce.
- In which country did the tradition of decorating trees for Christmas originate? In Germany.
- How is it customary to decorate the top of the Christmas tree? A star.
- What to name a decoration for a holiday tree round shape with glitter? Ball.
- How long ago did people start decorating the Christmas tree with balls for Christmas? 100, 200, 300 years ago? 100.
- What do you call a string of small, glowing lanterns that are hung on a New Year's tree? Garland.
- What was used to light the Christmas tree during absences? electric garlands? Wax candles.
- What is the name of the ancient dance around the festive Christmas tree? Round dance.
- What animal gray ran past the Christmas tree in the famous children's song? Wolf.
- Who sang songs for Christmas tree? Blizzard.
- What is the name of the American Santa Claus who puts Christmas gifts under the New Year's tree for children? Santa Claus.
It is important to introduce children to the sacrament of the Holy Evening, to tell them a lot interesting information about the traditions of celebrating New Year and Christmas.
Christmas English Quiz
Christmas time is full of miracles. Why not organize an English quiz to practice your children's English skills over the winter holidays. It is also worth showing your child Christmas films and cartoons in English. And on YouTube there are many interesting Christmas-themed songs.
An entertaining quiz can easily be turned into an educational one.
As for the quiz, it will allow you to consolidate the knowledge acquired in English lessons. It should be printed on white A4 sheets, offered to children and asked them to find correct options answer.
If you read the questions yourself, you can practice listening:
- What is the end of Christmas? The letter S.
- This symbol of Christmas has wings and wears white. Angel.
- People decorate these with lights and ornaments. Christmas tree.
- This is another name for Santa in Britain? Father Christmas.
- Where does Santa live? The North Pole.
- Who helps Santa to make toys? Elves.
- Santa's means of transport. Sledge.
- What color is Santa’s costume? It's red.
If the quiz organizer is good at English, then in addition to questions, you can prepare an original competition in the form of a crossword puzzle. This will allow both adults and children to exercise their brains.
Results
The Christmas quiz will allow you to spend Christmas Eve usefully: guests at home will learn a lot of new information or remember half-forgotten facts about the traditions of celebrating the New Year and the Nativity of Christ. It should be organized at home or at an evening at school.
Make your family's leisure time more interesting and educational.
