20 Questions
How many Sundays are there in Advent?
Four
Which color does the priest wear for three Sundays during Advent?
Blue
Who is the earthly father of Jesus?
Saint Joseph
On which Sunday does the priest wear pink or rose during Advent?
Second Sunday
Who was the Magi that brought myrrh to Jesus?
Caspar
Which prophet foretold 'For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given'?
Isaiah
Who was told by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he saw the Messiah?
Simeon
Who tells the angel that she (Mary) is the handmaid of the Lord?
Mary
Who was the Magi that brought frankincense to Jesus?
Balthazar
Which prophet says that God has commanded that every lofty mountain should be made low?
Baruch
Who tells the angel that she (Mary) is the handmaid of the Lord and that things will be done to her according to what the angel says?
Mary
Which prophet reminds us to sing joyfully, O Israel?
Zephaniah
Who was the man told by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he saw the Messiah?
Simeon
'A diadem' is another word for what?
crown
On which Sunday does the priest wear pink or rose during Advent?
The third Sunday
Who is the early Christian bishop known as 'the Wonderworker'?
Saint Nicholas
What is the name of the Latin American celebration that re-enacts the Holy Family’s journey to Bethlehem?
Las Posadas
Who began the tradition of using nativities at Christmas?
Saint Francis
Which saint's feast day is celebrated on December 13th?
Saint Lucy
What is the earliest date in December on which the fourth Sunday of Advent can fall?
1
Test your knowledge of Advent traditions, dates, and customs with this quiz. From the number of candles on the Advent wreath to important feast days, challenge yourself to see how much you know about this special season.
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