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Christmas Quiz

         Nativity scenes are everywhere. But what do you really know about The Nativity? Answer the following questions according to the Bible, as opposed to myth and tradition.

1/ What did Mary ride to Bethlehem?
2/ How many wise men were there?
3/ Were the angels singing?
4/ What animals were in the stable?
5/ True or false: They were all there at the same time-shepherds, magi, and angels?
6/ Did the shepherds see the star over the stable?
7/ Did the magi ride camels?
8/ Was it winter or summer?
9/ How old was Mary?
10/ Were they traveling alone, or were there other taxpayers traveling and looking for lodging with them?

A French tradition has the village peasants at the stable or creche, too.

There are two sources of information--one is Matthew, the Jew writing for Jews, who wanted to prove the authenticity for a Jewish audience. The other is Luke, the physician writing for a larger audience. They each add different data. Remember neither was an eye witness to the events. Luke came later, so both relied on the memories of Mary and others. For the quiz, base your answers on the New Testament stories and not the ceramic set you bought or even the carols.

Tune in tomorrow for the answers.