Advent Table Quiz © Nollaig Shona 2014

Advent Table Quiz

© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

Round 1


Round 1Question 1

How many Wise Men brought gifts to Jesus?


Round 1Question 2

Cén Gaeilge atá ar “Christmas”?


Round 1Question 3

What is St. Stephen’s Day known as in the UK?


Round 1Question 4

True or False: Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th since Biblical times?


Round 1Question 5

“The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes” is a line from which Christmas Carol?© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

Round 1Question 6

Name Mary’s cousin whom she visited after discovering she was expecting a baby?


Advent Fact 1The Advent Calendar first began in the late 1800s in Germany


Round 2


Round 2Question 1

What girl’s name is also a song sung at Christmas?


Round 2Question 2

In what town was Jesus born?


Round 2Question 3

Which gift brought by the Three Wise Men had the longest name?


Round 2Question 4

Which of these gospels does not tell the story of the birth of Jesus: Matthew, Mark or Luke?


Round 2Question 5

What three words describe the snow in the carol “Good King Wenceslas”?


Round 2Question 6

In what was Jesus wrapped whilst lying in the manger?


Advent Fact 2Advent has probably been observed since the 4th century. Originally, it was a time when converts to Christianity readied themselves for baptism.


Round 1

Answers


Round 1 Answers

Question 1

How many Wise Men brought gifts to Jesus?

Three (3)© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 2

Cén Gaeilge atá ar “Christmas”?

An Nollaig


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Question 3

What is St. Stephen’s Day known as in the UK?

Boxing Day© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 4

True or False: Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th since Biblical times?

False© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 5

“The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes” is a line from which Christmas Carol?

Away in a Manger© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 6

Name Mary’s cousin whom she visited after discovering she was expecting a baby?

Elizabeth


Advent Fact 3In early days, Advent lasted from November 11, the feast of St. Martin, until Christmas Day.


Round 3


Round 3Question 1

On what animal did Mary ride on the journey to Bethlehem?


Round 3Question 2

How many windows are there usually on an Advent Calendar?


Round 3Question 3

True or false, an Austrian priest called Joseph Mohr wrote the Christmas carol “Silent Night” in 1818?


Round 3Question 4

What colour candle is lit on the Advent Wreath on the 3rd Sunday of Advent?


Round 3Question 5

Name the saint associated with Christmas whose feast day occurs on December 6th?


Round 3Question 6

Which of the four gospels tells us about the Wise Men?


Advent Fact 4Advent begins on the Sunday nearest November 30th, the feast day of St. Andrew the Apostle.


Round 2

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Round 2 Answers

Question 1

What girl’s name is also a song sung at Christmas?

Carol© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 2

In what town was Jesus born?

Bethlehem


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Question 3

Which gift brought by the Three Wise Men had the longest name?

Frankincense© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 4

Which of these gospels does not tell the story of the birth of Jesus: Matthew, Mark or Luke?

Mark© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 5

What three words describe the snow in the carol “Good King Wenceslas”?

Deep, Crisp, Even© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 6

In what was Jesus wrapped whilst lying in the manger?Swaddling Clothes


Advent Fact 5Because the day on which Advent begins changes from year to year, so does the length of each Advent season.


Round 4


Round 4Question 1

What precious metal did the Wise Men give Jesus as a gift?


Round 4Question 2

In what kind of building was Jesus born?


Round 4Question 3

Wassailing was an old name for doing what at Christmas?


Round 4Question 4

What colour candle is lit on the Advent Wreath on Christmas Day?


Round 4Question 5What tree, representing the history of the bible, is sometimes displayed in a church during Advent:(a) Jacob (b) Jesse(c) Jonah?


Round 4Question 6

Where was baby Jesus placed after he was born?


Advent Fact 6A lighted candle in the window is a tradition in Ireland at Christmas.


Round 3

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Round 3 Answers

Question 1

On what animal did Mary ride on the journey to Bethlehem?

Donkey


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Question 2

How many windows are there usually on an Advent Calendar?

25© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 3

True or false, an Austrian priest called Joseph Mohr wrote the Christmas carol “Silent Night” in 1818?

True© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 4

What colour candle is lit on the Advent Wreath on the 3rd Sunday of Advent?

Rose/Pink© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 5

Name the saint associated with Christmas whose feast day occurs on December 6th?

St. Nicholas© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 6

Which of the four gospels tells us about the Wise Men?

Matthew© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

Advent Fact 7The tradition of singing carols is said to be traced back to the monk, St. Francis of Assisi.


Round 5


Round 5Question 1

How many purple candles are on an Advent Wreath?


Round 5Question 2

What word is missing from this Christmas carol: “Hark the ____ Angels Sing”?


Round 5Question 3

Did the Wise Men travel to see the baby Jesus from the North, South, East or West?


Round 5Question 4

What saint’s feast day is celebrated on December 26th?


Round 5Question 5

Which of the four gospels gives details about the shepherds at Bethlehem?


Round 5Question 6Which Oliver _____ (Plunkett, Twist or Cromwell) was a British ruler who cancelled Christmas when he came to power?


Advent Fact 8The initials of the Three Kings — C + M + B (Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar) — plus the year are inscribed in chalk over doorways in German-speaking countries on the eve of January 6 to protect house and home.


Round 4

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Question 1

What precious metal did the Wise Men give Jesus as a gift?

Gold © Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 2

In what kind of building was baby Jesus born?

Stable© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 3

Wassailing was an old name for doing what at Christmas?

Singing Carols © Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 4

What colour candle is lit on the Advent Wreath on Christmas Day?

White © Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 5What tree, representing the history of the bible, is sometimes displayed in a church during Advent:(a) Jacob (b) Jesse(c) Jonah?

Jesse Tree© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 6

Where was baby Jesus placed after he was born?

Manger © Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

Advent Fact 9In approximately the year 300 A.D., the birthday of Jesus was determined to be on December 25, the day we now call “Christmas Day”.© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

Round 6


Round 6Question 1

What feast day follows Advent?


Round 6Question 2

Cén Ghaeilge atá ar “Christmas Eve”?


Round 6Question 3

What name is given to a play, performed at this time of the year, telling the story of the birth of Jesus?


Round 6Question 4

What is the more common (English) name of the Christmas carol “Adeste Fideles”?


Round 6Question 5

Name the baby of Mary’s cousin Elizabeth?


Round 6Question 6

Traditionally, what shape is the Advent Wreath?


Advent Fact 10The Wise Men came to visit the baby Jesus from an area which is now in either Iran or Saudi Arabia.


Round 5

Answers


Round 5 Answers

Question 1

How many purple candles are on an Advent Wreath?

Three (3)© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 2

What word is missing from this Christmas carol: “Hark the ____ Angels Sing”?

Herald© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 3

Did the Wise Men travel to see the baby Jesus from the North, South, East or West?

East© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 4

What saint’s feast day is celebrated on December 26th?

St. Stephen© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 5

Which of the four gospels gives details about the shepherds at Bethlehem?

Luke


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Question 6Which Oliver _____ (Plunkett, Twist or Cromwell) was a British ruler who cancelled Christmas when he came to power?

Cromwell© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

Advent Fact 11The beginning of Advent also marks the beginning of a new liturgical year in the church.


Round 7


Round 7Question 1

What was Joseph’s job?


Round 7Question 2

In the Christmas Carol, what two words come before the words: “holy night, all is calm, all is bright”?


Round 7Question 3

True or false, Little Christmas — also known as Women’s Christmas (Nollaig na mBan) falls on January 5th.


Round 7Question 4

What saint is supposed to have created the first crib scene?


Round 7Question 5

Who was the father of Joseph: (a) Jesse (b) Jacob (c) Jeremiah?


Round 7Question 6

What is the traditional colour of Advent: (a) Red (b) Green (c) Purple?


Advent Fact 12In olden days in Northern England, it was customary for poor women to carry an "Advent image" – two dolls dressed as Jesus and the Virgin Mary. Those who saw the dolls were expected to donate some money to the women.


Round 6

Answers


Round 6 Answers

Question 1

What feast day comes at the end of Advent?

Christmas© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 2

Cén Ghaeilge atá ar “Christmas Eve”?

Oíche Nollag


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Question 3

What name is given to a play, performed at this time of the year, telling the story of the birth of Jesus?

Nativity Play© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 4

What is the more common (English) name of the Christmas carol “Adeste Fideles”?O Come All Ye Faithful


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Question 5

Name the baby of Mary’s cousin Elizabeth?John (The Baptist)


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Question 6

Traditionally, what shape is the Advent Wreath?

Circle© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

Advent Fact 13In olden times, Advent was sometimes referred to as 'Winder Lent”.


Round 8


Round 8Question 1

Who were the first people to visit the baby Jesus?


Round 8Question 2

What 4-letter word means a representation of the Nativity scene?


Round 8Question 3

What word is missing from this Christmas Carol: “We Three Kings of ____ are”?


Round 8Question 4

In Ireland, what bird is associated with St. Stephen’s Day?


Round 8Question 5

Name the king who interviewed the Wise Men about Jesus?


Round 8Question 6

How many Sundays are there in Advent: 3, 4 or 5?


Advent Fact 14The third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday. “Gaudete” means “rejoice” because the third Sunday marks the over-half-way-point of Advent.© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

Round 7

Answers


Round 7 Answers

Question 1

What was Joseph’s job?

Carpenter


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Question 2

In the Christmas Carol, what two words come before the words: “holy night, all is calm, all is bright”?

Silent Night© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 3

True or false, Little Christmas — also known as Women’s Christmas (Nollaig na mBan) falls on January 5th.

False (it’s on Jan 6th) © Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 4

What saint is supposed to have created the first crib scene?St. Francis of Assisi


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Question 5

Who was the father of Joseph: (a) Jesse (b) Jacob (c) Jeremiah?

Jacob


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Question 6

What is the traditional colour of Advent: (a) Red (b) Green (c) Purple?

Purple© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

Advent Fact 15Pope St. Gregory VII (1073-85) apparently reduced the number of Sundays in Advent from five to four – the current practice.


Round 8

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Round 8 Answers

Question 1

Who were the first people to visit the baby Jesus?

Shepherds© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 2

What 4-letter word means a representation of the Nativity scene?

Crib© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 3

What word is missing from this Christmas Carol: “We Three Kings of ____ are”?

Orient© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 4

In Ireland, what bird is associated with St. Stephen’s Day?

Wren© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 5

Name the king who interviewed the Wise Men about Jesus?

Herod© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 6

How many Sundays are there in Advent: 3, 4 or 5?

4© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

Advent Fact 16In the seventh century, Advent was celebrated in Spain with five Sundays!


Tie-Break Round© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

Tie-Break Round

Question 1

What is the meaning of the word “Advent”? (a) going (b) coming (c) giving (d) receiving


Tie-Break Round

Question 2

What is not sung nor recited during mass in Advent?


Tie-Break Round

Question 3

Who said, “Mary, do not be afraid, you have won God’s favour”?


Tie-Break Round

Question 4

Who was the Roman Emperor who decreed that a census should be taken?© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

Tie-Break Round

Question 5

On what date during Advent does the feast of the Immaculate Conception fall?© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

Tie-Break Round

Question 6

To what country did the Holy Family escape after they left Bethlehem?


Advent Fact 17Most Eastern Orthodox and other Eastern Christian Churches have a "Nativity Fast" (now often called "Advent Fast"), which usually lasts forty days before Christmas.© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

Tie-Break

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Tie-Break Answers

Question 1

What is the meaning of the word “Advent”? (a) going (b) coming (c) giving (d) receiving

Coming© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 2

What is not sung nor recited during mass in Advent?

Gloria© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 3

Who said, “Mary, do not be afraid, you have won God’s favour”?

Angel Gabriel© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 4

Who was the Roman Emperor who decreed that a census should be taken?

Caesar Agustus© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 5

On what date during Advent does the feast of the Immaculate Conception fall?

December 8th© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

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Question 6

To what country did the Holy Family escape after they left Bethlehem?

Egypt© Nollaig Shona 2014 www.nollaigshona.ie

Advent Fact 18From the 4th century the season of Advent was kept as a period of fasting like Lent.


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