Of God’s tender love when he lowered himself to take up out littleness.
Where was St. Boniface sent as a missionary?
He was sent to England.
When did the story of decorating a Christmas tree first start?
in the 16th. Century.
How did the tradition reach the rest of the world?
A photo of Queen Victoria of England, Prince Albert and their family was published in the London News
What did peole use besides apples to decorate the paradise tree?
candles
What animals were present in the scene?
An ox and a donkey.
Who started to decorate living fir trees in the middle ages?
The Churches
Who were the first to see what was essential (the gift of salvation)?
The sheperds.
What does Mary make us reflect on? The great mystery when God knocked on the door of her immaculate heart, and when she responded in complete obedience.
The great mystery when God knocked on the door of her immaculate heart, and when she responded in complete obedience.
Who came with the idea of electric lights?
Thomas Edison's assistant (Edward Johnson)
What does the presence of the lowly remind us?
That God became man for the sake of those who feel most in need of this love.
Where did the tradition start?
In Germany
What did people from Greccio brought on December 25 to light up the holy night?
Flowers and torches
What did churches use to decorate trees?
apples
How did the Christmas tree become popular outside Germany?
When Queen Victoria of England married a German prince.
Who asked a friend to help him bringing to life the memory of Jesus?
St Francis
In which year, St Francis asked a friend to help him bringing to life the memory of Jesus?
1223
What has our Lord given us in Jesus?
A Brother who forgives us and freees us from our sins.
What did St. Boniface do to stop the sacrifice?
He chopped down the oak tree.
What do the angels and the guiding star mean?
They are a sign that we too are called to set out for the ave and to worship the Lord.
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