The Christmas Quiz

1. What Christmas carol mentions Satan by name in the first verse?

2. “Bethlehem” in Hebrew means:
A. House of God
B. House of Bread
C. House of David
D. House of Peace

3. Which of the following is not in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew or Luke?
A. Noah
B. Solomon
C. Joseph (the one with the coat of many colors)
D. Hezekiah

4. What animals are mentioned in the nativity stories in the gospels?
A. Donkey, sheep, camels
B. Donkey, ox, sheep
C. Just donkey and sheep
D. Just sheep

5. The word “Noel” is:
A. French for “Christmas”
B. German for “Peace”
C. Latin for “Christmas”
D. French for “Peace”

6. The “12 Days of Christmas” are:
A. The twelve days between Christmas and the feast of Epiphany (January 6)
B. The last, holiest twelve days of the Advent season
C. An ancient tradition in which gifts are given on the 25th of each month, in preparation for Christmas
D. Made up for that song about the pear tree

7. Eastern and Russian Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on:
A. December 24
B. January 7
C. March 25
D. January 25

8. The feast of Epiphany celebrates:
A. The presentation of Jesus at the temple
B. The appearance of the star
C. The visit of the Magi
D. The escape of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus to Egypt

9. Which of the following is St. Nicholas NOT the patron saint of:
A. Sailors
B. Prostitutes
C. Children
D. Repentant thieves
E. Anonymous gift-giving
F. Pawnbrokers
G. New York City

10. True or False: Joseph has no recorded speech in the gospels.



1. “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”
2. B.
3. C.
4. D.
5. A.
6. A.
7. B.
8. C.
9. E.
10. True