Here are the answers to your advent quiz and challenges:
1. What does the word Advent (from the Latin adventus) mean?
Arrival or coming 2. Like the 40 days of Lent, Advent is a fixed number of days before Christmas. False
3. Which of these Advent hymns was written by Charles Wesley? Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
4. Who originated Watch Night services? John Wesley
5. According to tradition, approximately how far did Mary travel to visit Elizabeth? 100 miles
6. Why are the Advent candles arranged in the shape of a circle? Circles symbolize eternity
7. What is a Jesse Tree? A representation of Jesus' family tree?
8. On the third Sunday in Advent, some churches light a pink candle in the Advent wreath. Why? Pink (or rose) is a color of joy
9. What is the meaning of the Hebrew word “Emmanuel”? God with us
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Crossword:
Well, Christmas is almost here, so before you settle down and tuck into the mince pies, here are your bumper pack of Christmas challenges to keep you going over the holidays! Do feel free to print them out and work on them at your leisure.
* NOT ALL OF THESE ARE CAROLS, SOME ARE POPULAR CHRISTMAS SONGS.
**This one is pretty tricky, so don't be afraid to work on it (or any of these) with friends or family - you can even get the whole family involved and share these challenges on your next call or video chat!
Don't worry, we'll have answers ready for you in the New Year - but for now, Merry Christmas to you all! Wishing you a happy and healthy 2021!
