Hidden Christmas Words for Kids Quiz

Answer: Star

... is STARring ... Traditionally, the Star of Bethlehem guided the wise men who came from afar to seek the birth of the baby Jesus in Bethlehem all those years ago.

Answer: Stable

MisS TABLE manners ... Because there was no room left at the inn when Joseph took Mary home to Bethlehem as part of the Roman census, the traditional Christmas story tells us that the innkeeper allowed them to stay in the nearby stables which had a bit of space left there. Mary was very pregnant at the time and was too exhausted to travel any further.

Answer: Manger

... has the MANGE Ron ... Mary and Joseph had little equipment in which to place the newborn baby when Jesus was born that evening, so the small infant was wrapped in warm swaddling clothes instead and placed safely in a small, clean feeding trough known as a manger.

Answer: Snow

... JesS NOW is the time ... It snows in many places all over the world at Christmas time, as those of you living in the northern hemisphere would know. Down here in Australia and other countries in the southern hemisphere, however, Christmas is our warmest season of the year, so families celebrate it outside in the fresh air and warm sunshine - preferably in the shade.

Answer: Donkey

... said DON KEYs ... Because Mary and Joseph had to return to Bethlehem just before the birth of Jesus, Joseph lovingly placed his very pregnant wife on a small donkey to carry her there so she didn't have to walk the long distance herself.

Answer: Magi

... MAGIcian ... The wise men who visited Jesus shortly after his birth in Bethlehem two thousand years ago were referred to as the Magi. Traditionally the story of his birth tells us that they took precious gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh on that great night to give to the infant.

Answer: Mary

Don't MAR Your ... Mary was the mother of the baby Jesus. She was only very young at the time of his birth. Jesus loved her dearly right up to the time of his later death, when he left her in the care of the apostle John. All that was a long time away however, and the young girl who gave birth on that great night would have just looked at her brand new baby with happiness, joy and pride on delivering such a beautiful infant.

Answer: Santa

... enormouS ANT Ate ... Well, we all know Santa of course. He's the jolly fat fellow in red who leaves gifts for us all on Christmas Eve - providing we've been good, that is. Have you been good this year?

Answer: Carol

... new CAR. OLsen ... Part of the tradition of Christmas celebrations, apart from the story of the birth of Jesus, and the visit by Santa Claus, is lovely carol singing by various artists at Carols by Candlelight functions. Entire families join in happily singing along with these beautiful old songs.

Answer: Holly

OucH OLLY ... Holly is a small red plant of small red berries that grow on various trees worldwide. It also comes with very sharp and very prickly leaves, so be careful of them. It makes a lovely bright decoration at Christmas though, and this happy time of the year just wouldn't be the same without it.