Christmas Bingo Quiz

Christmas Story

In what town was Jesus born?
Bethleham

Why did Mary and Joseph have to go to Bethleham?
They had to return to the town of their birth to register for a new tax.

Why was Jesus born in a stable?
All of the Inns were full.

How did the shepards know to go to Bethleham?
An angel appeared and told them about Jesus.

What gifts did the three Wise Men bring Jesus?
Gold, frankincense and mryyh.

How did Mary know to call her son Jesus?
An angel told her.

Germany

Christmas markets are traditional in which country ?
Germany

What did people in Germany originally decorate their Christmas trees with?
Apples or candles

If you have been a bad child in Germany, what could you expect to be left in your shoes on Dec 6^th ?
Coal or wood

In 1545 Martins Luther started a Christmas tradition in Germany. What was that tradition?
Giving presents to children at Christmas. Decorating Christmas trees

Silent Night was first sung in 1818 in a small Austrian village. What instrument accompanied the choir?
A guitar

Australia

What is a usual temperature in Australia at Christmas?
Over 30 degrees Celcius

Name three very Australian things in the Australian Christmas Medley.
Rusty Holden ute, eski, Kelpie, singlet, thongs, Wattle.

Who wrote the Australian Christmas son, 'Six White Boomers'?
Rolf Harris

Finland

When do Finnish children open their Christmas presents?
Christmas Eve

Where do Finnish children believe that Father Christmas lives? What is special about this place?
On a Mountain in Finnish Lapland called Korvatunturi. The mountain is believed to have three ears to hear children's voices from around the world.

Mexico

What is the Mexican Christmas parade called?
Las Posadas

There is a special game children in Mexico play at Christmas. What is it called and what does it involve?
Pinata is a game where a paper package stuffed with presents and lollies in the shape of a star, flower or animal is hung from the ceiling. Children wear blindfolds and hit the package with a stick until all of the goodies fall out.

The Mexican Christmas flower is the Poinsettia. What is the story behind this flower?
A child who was very poor wanted to leave a gift for Jesus in the church. The only thing she could find to take was some weeds. When she put the weeds down in the church, the tops of the weeds turned into red stars!

What is Christmas called in Mexico?
Navidad

New Zealand

What is the name of New Zealand's native Christmas tree?
The Pohutakawa

What does it mean in Maori tradition if this native Christmas tree flowers before Christmas?
That it will be a long, hot summer in New Zealand

Other Countries

In Kenyathey have a special tradition where groups of singers go from house to house on Christmas Eve singing. People give them money. What do they do with that money?
Give it to the church on Christmas Day.

In Columbia families build up a nativity scene in their homes on the lead up to Christmas. What do they add to the scene on Christmas Eve?
A figure of baby Jesus.

If you were a child in Ethiopia, what could you expect to get at Christmas?
A simple gift such as clothing.

What do christains in China decorate their Christmas trees with?
Paper flowers, chains and lanterns.

In the 4th century there was a bishop living in Turkey who was very rich, generous and loving towards children. He was especially kind to the poor children, throwing gifts tto them through his window. What was his first name? (Hint, we now call him Father Christmas or Santa Claus.)
Nicholas