Posted on 12/22/2007 10:31:05 PM PST by fishhound
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 Britain's youngsters really know about Christmas? Femail quizzed four to nine-year-olds at four primary schools in Britain to find out.
What gifts did the three wise men bring? Rashneet, six, from Broad Oak Primary School, Manchester: "The wise men brought coconut oil which was made of coconut, some sweets and some gold."
Jay, five, from Broomhill Infant School, Bristol: "The three wise men brought Jesus presents of gold, frankincense, smurr (sic) and silver. But I think he would have preferred wrestling toys."
Daniel, seven, from Stanfield Merchant Taylors' Junior School, Merseyside: "I know for his birthday he got money and gold from the wise men but I would have given him a Liverpool kit."
Dominic, six, Merchant Taylors: "I don't know what the three wise men brought Jesus but I would have given him a tin of biscuits. I think Mary, Joseph and Jesus would have all liked a biscuit."
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But...sad as it makes you see that kids in England can discuss thier religion in class and our country's kids can't.
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Jay, five, from Broomhill Infant School, Bristol: “The three wise men brought Jesus presents of gold, frankincense, smurr (sic) and silver. But I think he would have preferred wrestling toys.”
Daniel, seven, from Stanfield Merchant Taylors’ Junior School, Merseyside: “I know for his birthday he got money and gold from the wise men but I would have given him a Liverpool kit.”
Dominic, six, Merchant Taylors: “I don’t know what the three wise men brought Jesus but I would have given him a tin of biscuits. I think Mary, Joseph and Jesus would have all liked a biscuit.”
Those are fine gifts to offer The King.
And I pray that Jesus answers them within their hearts!
Not too bad since only 33% of the world is Christian.
Rebecca, five, Merchant Taylors: "They brought Jesus gold and myrrh but I would have brought him a nice warm blanket."
Smart girl.
When the organizers realized that they had a pretty healthy sum of donated money they decided to contact several churches to refer some needy cases. They got three families. It was a wonderful thing to see, the eyes of the ten kids when they saw their piles of gifts. Still kinda makes my eyes burn thinking about it now.
But, back to how this ties in to the thread, one boy, about 5 or 6, was sitting next to his little brother who was looking at the "Santa" (one of the operators) when the older one said to the younger "That ain't the real Santa, I saw the real Santa last week and he's Black!
He's the one who blows the horn, right? ;-)
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