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The baby Jesus' first visitors were the shepherds.

Christianity - The First Christmas

This KS3 Religious Education quiz looks at the first Christmas story in Christianity, exploring how the birth of Jesus is described in the Bible and remembered in churches.

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Fascinating Fact:

The wise men offered gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, which Christians often see as symbols of kingship, worship, and future suffering.

In KS3 Religious Education, pupils study the first Christmas as part of Christian belief about the birth of Jesus. The nativity stories in the Gospels explore themes of hope, promise, and God coming close to humanity.

Key Terms

Nativity: The story of the birth of Jesus, often shown in readings, plays, and pictures at Christmas.
Incarnation: The Christian belief that God became human in the person of Jesus.
Manger: A feeding trough for animals, described in the Bible as the place where the baby Jesus was laid.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the Christian story of the first Christmas?

The first Christmas story tells how Jesus was born in Bethlehem. The Gospels describe Mary and Joseph, the journey to Bethlehem, the birth in humble surroundings, and visitors who came to see the baby.

Why is Christmas important to Christians?

Christmas is important to Christians because it celebrates the birth of Jesus, who they believe is the Son of God. It is a time to remember God’s love, worship together, and share with others.

What do Christians believe about Jesus’ birth?

Christians believe that Jesus’ birth was special because it fulfilled Old Testament promises and showed God coming into the world. The birth is seen as the beginning of Jesus’ life and mission.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Jesus was born in .......

Bethlehem

Caesarea

Jerusalem

Nazareth

Micah foretold Bethlehem as the birthplace of the Messiah

2 .

One of Jesus's ancestors was .......

Caesar Augustus

Herod the King

John the Baptist

King David

Joseph belonged to the royal line of David

3 .

Joseph knew that Mary's baby was God's son because .......

an angel told him in a dream

John the Baptist told him

Mary told him the news

Zechariah was no longer dumb

Later, angels warned Joseph of danger too

4 .

According to the biblical account, the baby Jesus's first visitors were .......

the innkeeper

the kings

the shepherds

the Wise Men

According to Luke, the angels announced Jesus's birth first to the shepherds

5 .

John's father didn't believe Gabriel's message because .......

an angel had already spoken to him about John

Elizabeth and he already had many children

Elizabeth and he were childless and old

he did not think God would answer his prayers

So, according to the biblical account, Zechariah couldn't speak until he named John

6 .

Matthew's Gospel focuses on .......

Elizabeth's story of Jesus's birth

John's story of Jesus's birth

Joseph's story of Jesus's birth

Mary's story of Jesus's birth

Luke's Gospel tells Mary's story

7 .

Christ's name "Immanuel" was foretold by .......

Abraham

Elijah

Isaiah

Moses

"Immanuel" means "God with Us"

8 .

The first visitors told Mary and Joseph that .......

the angels had told them about the Saviour

the king was looking for the baby

they had come with the heavenly host

they had difficulty finding the stable

According to the biblical account: "And Mary kept all these things in her heart"

9 .

The King of Judea at the time of Jesus's birth was .......

Herod Agrippa

Herod Antipas

Herod the Great

Herodias

There are many Herods to keep straight!

10 .

From Abraham to Jesus, Matthew lists .......

14 generations

24 generations

41 generations

42 generations

Luke's genealogy traces Jesus's line back through David to Adam

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Christianity

Author: Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

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