SWEET TOOTHE
This Easter candy is America's most popular non-chocolate treat.
What are PEEPS?
While Sundays are not included in the count, the Lenten Season lasts this many days.
What is 40?
It was at this hour of day that Jesus was nailed to the cross.
What is NINE O'CLOCK AM - Mark 15:25
While most folks man shovels and rakes in a garden, Peter brandished a sword and lopped the ear of this man clean off in while in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Who was MALCHUS? - Matthew 26:51, Mark 14:47, Luke 22:50–51, John 18:10–11
The number of hours darkness fell upon the earth during Jesus' crucifixion.
What is THREE? - Matthew 27:45; Mark 15:33; Luke 23:44
76% of folks believe this part of a chocolate bunny should be eaten first.
What are the EARS?
Like the Phoenix rising, Lenten season begins annually on this day.
What is ASH WEDNESDAY?
In foretelling His death by crucifixion, Jesus once said that He would be "lifted up" just as THIS was once lifted in the wilderness by Moses.
What is a SERPENT? - John 3:14-15
This notorious criminal, not Jesus, was the recipient of Pontius Pilate's customary pardon and released from prison during Jesus' trial.
Who was BARABBAS? - Matthew 27:16; Mark 15:7; Luke 23:19
The number of phrases Jesus uttered while hanging on the cross.
What is SEVEN?
An estimated 20 billion of these colorful candies are produced each Easter and if laid end-to-end would circle the globe nearly 3 times.
What are JELLY BEANS?
In the Catholic tradition, followers are discouraged from eating meat from any warm-blooded animal during Lent; giving rise to this popular Friday dinner staple.
What is FISH?
When Jesus cried in a loud voice, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”), what Old Testament prophet did some mistakenly assume Jesus was summoning?
Who is ELIJAH? - Matthew 27:47
The undertaker responsible for Jesus' burial and not your average Joe.
Who was Joseph of Arimathea? - Matthew 27:57
The number of hours Jesus hung on the cross.
What is SIX? - Mark 15:25 & 34
Around 70% of all Easter candy consumed is made of this delightful confectionary delicacy.
What is CHOCOLATE?
While approximately seven weeks in length, the Lenten season culminates in a week often referred to as this.
What is HOLY WEEK?
Because they did not want Jesus to remain on the cross during the Sabbath, the Jewish leaders asked for this to be done to Jesus to expedite His death.
What is break His legs? - John 19:31
Though pressed into service, this person literally humbled himself, took up the cross, and followed Jesus down the Via Dolorosa.
Who was SIMON OF CYRENE? - Mark 15:21
The number of days Jesus remained on earth after His resurrection before ascending into heaven?
What is 40 DAYS? -Acts 1:3
Though not the brainchild of Audubon, the original concept of the Easter Basket was for it to resemble this.
What is a BIRD'S NEST?
Because of its association with mourning and royalty, this color is the symbolic color for Lent.
What is VIOLET or PURPLE?
The sign posted atop Jesus' cross read: "JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS." To assure everyone could understand the message, Pilate had the words inscribed in these three languages.
What are ARAMAIC, LATIN, and GREEK?
It was while reclining at this person's house, that a woman broke an alabaster jar of perfume and poured it over Jesus' head - a foreshadowing of His immanent burial.
Who was SIMON THE LEPER? - Mark 14:3; Matthew 26:6
The number of soldiers Jesus' clothing was divided among.
What is FOUR? - John 19:23