Easter Story
When Jesus entered Jerusalem on what is now celebrated as Palm Sunday, he was riding atop this animal.
DONKEY
This fictional bunny of song comes "hoppin' down the bunny trail"
PETER COTTONTAIL
This animal is the most prominent symbol of secular Easter
EASTER BUNNY
EChildren of all ages love to participate in this annual event where their hunting skills are tested
EASTER EGG HUNT
Much like on Valentine's Day, this type of candy is most popular on Easter.
CHOCOLATE
Christians commemorate this famous meal on Maundy Thursday
THE LAST SUPPER
This cloth toy rabbit longs to become "real" through the love of his owner
VELVETEEN RABBIT
This day follows Mardi Gras and marks the beginning of Lent
ASH WEDNESDAY
This food item, often hunted at Easter, is an ancient symbol of new life
EASTER EGG
Easter is the second-biggest candy holiday followed by this fall holiday
HALLOWEEN
Judas traded this many pieces of silver for the life of Jesus
30
This mischievous young rabbit with a taste for fresh veggies gets into Mr. McGregor's garden
The Apostles did this while Jesus prayed in the garden of Gethsemane immediately after the Last Supper
SLEPT
This NYC Easter Sunday tradition dates to the mid-1800's, when the upper crust of society strolled along Fifth Avenue after Easter services, showing off their new spring outfits and hats.
This part of the chocolate bunny is the most popular to eat first
EARS
Jesus was crucified on this skull-shaped hill in ancient Jerusalem
GOLGOTHA
This fictional rabbit gets his name from his habit of repeatedly tapping his left hind foot
THUMPER
A bundle of these flowers in purple and white make the perfect Easter bouquet
TULIPS
This meat, with roots in Passover celebrations, is also a traditional Easter food
LAMB
This candy is the most popular non-chocolate Easter candy
PEEPS
This woman was the first person to see the risen Christ
MARY MAGDALENE
Fewer than a hundred individuals have been named an Honorary Marine, and this fictional rabbit is one of them
BUGS BUNNY
For Christians, Easter in a season of hope, optimism, and new beginnings, otherwise known as this
RENEWAL
These sweet breads marked with a Christian symbol are traditionally eaten during Lent, particularly on Good Friday
HOT CROSS BUNS
16 Billion jelly beans are produced each Easter season, and this flavor is the most popular
CINNAMON