Food
Is candy or chocolate more common on easter
Chocolate
Why were the first eggs painted red?
The first Easter eggs were colored red, in memory of the blood Jesus shed during his crucifixion.
Other than easter what other holiday creates an economic incline for chocolate company?
After Halloween, Easter is the top-selling Chocolate holiday.
Name two traditional Easter Games?
(Up to host)
When is Easter celebrated?
First Sunday after full moon on or after vernal equinox
Which color is associated with Easter?
Purple and Yellow
What symbols are related to easter/ spring and why?
Baby animals, new plants, eggs (New life/Reborn)
How many million chocolate rabbits are made each year?
More than 90 million chocolate Easter bunnies are manufactured each year.
Which South American country has Eastern Island?
Chile
Name the event related to Jesus which is celebrated on Easter?
Resurrection
How many millions of jellybeans are consumed by Americans during easter?
Americans consume over 16 million jellybeans on Easter, enough to circle the globe more than three times.
Approximately, how much money do Americans spend on Easter candy every year?
$2.5 to $3.5 Billion
Where was the largest chocolate easter egg made?
The largest chocolate Easter Egg was created in Tosca (Italy).
What is the name of Charlie Brown Easter Special?
Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
What does one mean when they say easter is a "Movable Feast"?
One that is set according to the phases of the moon – so the dates are different each year.
Which country has the tradition of eating Hot cross buns at Easter?
Britan
Does the word “Easter” appeared in the Old Testament in the Bible?
No
Which part of a chocolate Easter bunny does 59% of people eat first?
Ears
Who has written popular Easter hymn “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”?
Charles Wesley
Which is the earliest date when Easter can occur?
22 March
Psysanka is a traditional way of painting Easter Eggs. Which country does Pysanka originate?
Ukraine
Which sacrificial animal is considered as the symbol of Easter?
Lamb
Which country will you find the world’s largest Easter egg? (More points if city included!)
Vegreville, Canada
Which Flower is associated with Easter?
Lily
What are the 40 days before Easter known as?
Lent