Super quiz Subject CHRISTMAS DAY

(e.g., Christmas Day is also known as Feast of the ___. Answer: Nativity.)

Freshman level

1. Jesus was born in this city.

2. Because the inn had no room, the Christ Child was born in a _____.

3. “Christmas” is a shortened form of these two words.

Graduate level

4. What did the magi follow in order to locate Jesus?

5. Which king ordered the massacre of all boys under age 2in Bethlehem?

6. Where did Joseph and Mary take Jesus to escape the massacre?

Ph.D. level

7. In 17th century England, this Protestant group strongly condemned the celebration of Christmas.

8. In 1843Charles Dickens wrote this novel that helped revive the spirit of Christmas.

9. Father Christmas is more commonly known by this name. ANSWERS: 1. Bethlehem. 2. Stable (manger). 3. “Christ’s mass.” 4. A star.

5. King Herod. 6. Egypt. 7. Puritans. 8. “A Christmas Carol.” 9. Santa Claus.

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