Advent Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 1. to speak to God or a god either privately or in a religious ceremony esp. to express thanks or to ask for help.
  2. 5. strong belief in a religion, based on spiritual conviction rather than proof.
  3. 9. a period of fasting and regret for one's sins that is observed on the 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Easter by many churches
  4. 10. where Jesus was born.
  5. 12. a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.
  6. 14. a period of three days of prayer usually preceding a Roman Catholic feast.
  7. 16. a person who follows or belongs to a religion based on the worship of one God and the teachings of Jesus Christ as described in the Bible.
  8. 18. where Jesus was born
  9. 20. the Christian scriptures.
  10. 21. of Jesse, represents the family tree of Jesus Christ.
  11. 23. The word Advent is from this language.
  12. 24. 4 days that lead up to Christmas and start with S.
  13. 25. men that were named Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar, traveled a far distance to pay homage to Christ.
  14. 26. the creator of all life.
  15. 29. a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  16. 30. is a Christian holiday which takes place on the 50th day after Easter Sunday.
Down
  1. 1. freedom from disturbance; tranquillity.
  2. 2. colour that represent Lent.
  3. 3. round bush that signifies the continuous of life.
  4. 4. like or enjoy very much.
  5. 6. the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth.
  6. 7. a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
  7. 8. The month that Jesus was born, and holds Christmas every year.
  8. 9. symbolising Jesus' shedding of his blood to take away the sins of the world.
  9. 11. Jesus' mother.
  10. 13. a sign sent by God to lead the Magi to the Christ Child.
  11. 15. year, the church year that consists of different christian events.
  12. 16. a chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year, or giving particular seasonal information.
  13. 17. something that is placed in the middle of the wreath and is lit.
  14. 19. Lord and saviour.
  15. 22. time, This season takes places from the day of Pentecost to the First Sunday of Advent. During this time, the Church continues to focus on the life of Jesus. This season is symbolised by a light green to represent hope and new life.
  16. 27. One of Jesus' desendents(a king).
  17. 28. Mary's husband.