5th Grade Web Quest

The Season of Advent

Introduction Video Clip: Why We Advent
1. The term “advent” comes from what Latin term? Meaning?
http://www.celebratingholidays.com/?page_id=1408
2. What does the shape of the Advent wreath remind us of?
https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/christmas-and-advent/advent-wreath-
candles-understanding-the-meaning-history-tradition.html
3. What does each of the 4 Advent candles symbolize? https://www.crosswalk.com/special-
coverage/christmas-and-advent/advent-wreath-candles-understanding-the-meaning-
history-tradition.html
4. What is the Christmas tradition known as Posadas? How do they celebrate Posadas?
https://www.tripsavvy.com/christmas-posadas-tradition-in-mexico-1588744
5. What is the meaning behind the Advent calendar? https://www.crosswalk.com/special-
coverage/christmas-and-advent/the-history-and-meaning-of-the-advent-calendar.html
6. What does the word Bethlehem mean? https://www.crosswalk.com/special-
coverage/christmas-and-advent/where-was-jesus-born.html
7. Why did Mary and Joseph journey to Bethlehem? https://www.crosswalk.com/special-
coverage/christmas-and-advent/where-was-jesus-born.html
8. What are the symbols for the following Jesse Tree dates: December 1st, December 8th,
December 12th, and December 15th? https://www.fisheaters.com/customsadvent9.html
9. What inspired St. Francis of Assisi to create the Nativity scene?
https://www.catholiccompany.com/content/Advent-and-Christmas-Traditions--The-Nativity-
Scene.cfm
10. How did St. Francis of Assisi set up manger scene?
https://www.catholiccompany.com/content/Advent-and-Christmas-Traditions--The- Nativity-
Scene.cfm

Closing Video Clip: Why a Manger