Easter traditions (easy)
What do people in Germany decorate their Easter trees with?
Colorfully painted eggs
Why do Australians prefer the Easter Bilby instead of the Easter Bunny?
Bilbies are native to Australia
According to legend, what happens if the fireworks in Florence go off perfectly?
The whole year will be lucky
What animal did Jesus ride when he entered Jerusalem?
A donkey
What happened at noon when Jesus was on the cross?
Darkness came over the whole land for three hours
What color are Easter eggs in Greece?
They are red
What do people in Norway read or watch during Easter?
Detective stories / Easter Thrillers
What unusual place do Norwegians find Easter mystery stories printed?
Printed on milk cartons
What did the crowds wave when Jesus entered Jerusalem?
Palm branches
What criminal was released instead of Jesus?
A murderer
What country has a giant omelette tradition at Easter?
France
How many eggs do people crack to make the giant omelette?
Over 15,000 eggs
Where does the French tradition come from historically?
From Napoleon's army, who asked a town to make a huge omelette for soldiers
Who betrayed Jesus to the Jewish leaders?
Judas
What was Jesus forced to wear before his crucifixion?
A purple robe and a crown of thorns
What animal replaces the Easter Bunny in Australia?
The Easter Bilby
What do kids in Sweden and Finland dress up as for Easter?
Easter witches
Why might someone bring an umbrella to Poland on Easter Monday?
Because people throw water to celebrate spring and new life
What did Jesus say the bread and wine represented during the Passover meal?
Bread = his body; Wine = his blood
What did the angel tell the women at the empty tomb?
"Jesus is not here. He has risen from the dead."
How many eggs were on the famous Easter tree owned by Volker Kraft in Germany?
Over 10,000 eggs
What is special about "Sorbian eggs" from Germany and how are they decorated?
They are painted with wax and bright colors
Where was Jesus's body placed after he died?
In a tomb