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Christmas Quiz - Answers and more!

Okay, you took the first eight Christmas quiz questions (see below).  Here are the answers.  If you’re new to this, see my previous post below.As long as Christmas has been celebrated, it has been on December 25^th. (True or False)

False.  Not until the 4^th century was December 25^th settled upon.  Other dates were    accepted before that time.  (Many scholars believe the actual birth of Christ was in our month of October, others in the Springtime.)  The important part in all of this is, I think, that we celebrate His birth – His first advent.Joseph was from Bethlehem.See Luke 2:3-4 How did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem? Who knows?The Bible doesn’t say (no, it doesn’t…really!)Mary and Joseph were married when Mary became pregnant.  (True or False)See Matthew 1:18.Mary was a virgin when Jesus was born. (True or False)See Matthew 1:24-25.Mary and Joseph were married when Jesus was born. (True or False)True.  See Matthew 1:24.What did the innkeeper tell Mary and Joseph?None of the above.  There is no word in Scripture about the innkeeper.  See Luke 2:7. Jesus was delivered in a ...Scripture is silent regarding the location of the delivery.Again, see Luke 2:7.How did you do? Ready for a few more or is this ruining Christmas for you? A "manger" is a A. Stable for domestic animals
                        D. Barn. Which animals were present at Jesus' birth?A. Cows, sheep, goats>D. Miscellaneous barnyard animals
                        B. Cows, donkeys, sheep       E. Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my!
                        C. Sheep and goats only        F. None of the above. Who saw the "star in the east"?A. Shepherds                          D. Both A and C
                        B. Mary and Joseph               E. None of the above
                        C. Three kingsHow many angels spoke to the shepherds?A. One                         C. A multitude
                        B. Three                      D. None of the above. What sign did the angels tell the shepherds to look for? class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">                        A. "This way to baby Jesus."              D. A house with a Christmas tree
                        B. A star over Bethlehem                   E. A house with a stable
                        C. A baby that doesn't cry                  F. None of the above What did the angels sing? "Joy to the world, the Lord has come"
                        B. "Alleluia”
                        C. "Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given"
                        D. "Glory to God in the highest"
                        E.  "Glory to the newborn king"
                        F. "My Sweet Lord"

15.  _____  What is a heavenly Host? A. The angel at the gate of heaven  
                        B. The angel who invites people to heaven
                        C. The angel who serves refreshments in heaven
                        D. An angel choir
                        E. An angel army
                        F. None of the above"3">16.  _____  There was snow that first Christmas:

                        A. Only in Bethlehem             D. Somewhere in Israel
                        B. All over Israel                     E. Mary and Joseph only dreamed               
                        C. Nowhere in Israel                   of a white Christmas<">Check back tomorrow for more … and the answers!

A Christmas Quiz - Part One

There are SO many traditions and wrong-headed notions connected with our celebration of Christmas.  I have, therefore, taken it upon myself to straighten it all out!  Here's part one of a Christmas quiz that draws its answers from the Bible.  Take the quiz, see how you do, and I'll I post the answers tomorrow (or the next day).  Have fun!

1.  _____  As long as Christmas has been celebrated, it has been on December 25.  (True  False)

                        B. Jerusalem               E. Minnesota                 C. Nazareth                 F. None of the above

How did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?

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                        A. Camel                     D. VolkswagenB. Donkey                   E. Joseph walked, Mary rode a donkey C. Walked                   F. Who knows?Mary and Joseph were married when Mary became pregnant. (True or False)Mary was a virgin when Jesus was born.  (True or False)

6.  _____  Mary and Joseph were married when Jesus was born.  (True or False) What did the innkeeper tell Mary and Joseph?A. "There is no room at the inn."   B. "I have a stable you can use."C. "Come back after the Christmas rush and I should have some vacancies."D. Both A and B.E. None of the above.Jesus was delivered in a A. Stable                     D. Barn B. Manger C. Cave