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The funny things children

say at Christmas:

'There were sheep, horses

and a CROCODILE

outside the stable'

A recent survey revealed that one in three young
adults had no idea that Jesus was born in
Bethlehem. Other religious blank spots included
the role of the Archangel Gabriel, with more
than a quarter having no idea that Gabriel
brought God's message to Mary at her home in
Nazareth to say that she would give birth to a
son.
So what do youngsters really know
about Christmas? Children at primary schools
were quizzed by researchers to find out.

Q: What gifts did the three wise men
bring?
Valente, six: "There were camels, donkeys and Alexie, five: "Baby Jesus was born in a stable
Rashneet, six, : "The wise men brought coconut
cows around the stable and the wise men went to made out of hay with string around it."
oil which was made of coconut, some sweets
the manger to say hello to Jesus."
and some gold."
Daniel, seven: "He was born in a stable where
Q: Who was the Angel Gabriel? Mary and Joseph stayed. There were chickens,
Jay, five: "The three wise men brought Jesus
cows and a donkey. I don't remember any more."
presents of gold, frankincense, smurr (sic) and
Erin, six: "The Angel Gabriel is a big white
silver. But I think he would have preferred Charlie, four: "He was born in a stable a long
wrestling toys." fairy. He helped Mary and Joseph look after the
baby - kind of like a doctor." way away from here in another country.
Bethlehem - it's in England."
Daniel, seven: "I know for his birthday he got
Jay, five: "There was also an angel called
money and gold from the wise men but I would
Gabriel, whose favourite thing was to fly around Erin, six: "Jesus was born in the stable - it had
have given him a Lego kit."
all day." lots of hairs."
Dominic, six: "I don't know what the three wise
Molly, six: "Angel Gabriel was also there and he Ellyshia, nine: "Jesus was born in a barn, a shed
men brought Jesus but I would have given him a
has yellow wings and a white costume." or barn anyway. Or it might have been a stable,
box of cookies. I think Mary, Joseph and Jesus one of the three."
would have all liked a cookie."
Millie, seven: "I don't know who the angel is but
I like Jesus." Q: What did the wise men follow to
Rebecca, five, Merchant Taylors: "They brought
Jesus gold and myrrh but I would have brought find the stable where Jesus was born?
Katherine, nine: "Gabriel was this herald angel.
him a nice warm blanket."
He was a boy but he's played by a girl in Charlie, four: "Jesus's mummy and daddy are
Christmas plays." called Jovis and Mary."
William, seven, Merchant Taylors: "I don't know
what presents the wise men brought Jesus but a
Hollie, seven: "The Angel Gabriel is a fairy that Ansel, six: 'Jesus's parents were Gods.'
Lego set would have been better."
God sent to help us."
Archie, seven,: "His parents were Mary and
Ellie, five: "The three wise men brought Jesus
Q: Who is Jesus? Joseph. That's easy because I was Joseph in the
gold, frankincense and myrrh - no real presents.
I feel sorry for him." play."
Jay, five: "Jesus was a king and he wore a crown
Ellie, six: "When he was born three kings even though he was a baby. It was a really small Antonia, seven: "Jesus's mum and dad are Mary
brought him gold, coins and a sheep." crown." and Joseph and they were very happy with the
king's gifts."
Antonia, seven: "Jesus is Mary and God's little
Q: What animals were there when
boy." Q: Why do we celebrate Christmas?
baby Jesus was born?

Molly, six: "Jesus was a newborn king - but Ellyshia, nine: "I am not really a Christian. I
Matthew, six: "There were sheep, horses and a
there were a lot of newborn kings so he wasn't believe in unicorns and pixies."
crocodile outside the stable."
the only one."
Ben, seven: "We celebrate Christmas because
Ruby, six: "At his birth there were oxens, a
Zoe, six: "Jesus is really old and his birthday Santa comes and gives us lots and lots of
donkey, three camels, three birds - all white -
was on Christmas 2,018 years ago." presents." []
and three cats, all black."
Sara, seven: "Jesus is a mystery man."
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Merry Christmas
Megan, six: "The animals who were there in the and a
Q: Where was Jesus born?
stable were oxens, donkey, cats and a lamb." Very Happy & Prosperous New Year!