Bunnies
In what country did the Easter Bunny legend begin?
Germany
Who made the statement, “Take ye him, and crucify him, for I find no fault in him.”?
Pontius Pilate, after which he washed his hands as a sign that he was not responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus
The second largest holiday for eating candy is Easter. Which is the first?
Halloween
What color were the first Easter Eggs?
Red - Early Christians in Mesopotamia dyed eggs red to mimic the blood that Christ shed during his crucifixion.
What is the name of the Charlie Brown Easter Special?
“It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown”
What was the German name for the egg-laying Easter bunny?
Osterhase
Jesus prophesized that Peter would deny him how many times?
Three
What part of a chocolate bunny do most people eat first?
78% of people go for the ears first
The art of egg dyeing, called pysanka, originated in which country?
Ukraine
Easter Island belongs to which South American country?
Chile
How many times is the Easter Bunny mentioned in the Bible?
0
Some countries (Mexico, Spain, and Greece) have bonfires at Easter time. What is burned in these fires?
Effigies of Judas
Back in 1953, how long did it take to make a single Peep?
27 hours
Where is the largest egg museum located and how many eggs are on display?
Poland, the Easter Egg Museum has more than 1500 eggs from all over the world.
The date for Easter Sunday changes year to year. How is the date determined?
Easter occurs on the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon, which is the first full moon on or after the Spring Equinox.
How many chocolate Easter bunnies are made each year?
More than 9 million
What was the name of the hill where they crucified Jesus?
Golgotha
How many Cadbury Cream Eggs are produced each year?
500 million
Who held the first egg roll on the White House lawn and in what year?
Lucy Hayes, wife of President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878
Hot Cross Buns are a traditional Easter food. What does the cross symbolize?
The cross on top symbolizes the crucifixion
The rabbit is an ancient symbol of what?
Fertility
Which disciple is not present when Jesus goes to see them after his resurrection?
Thomas, who is told by the disciples that Jesus rose from the grave
Which US president is credited for massively expanding the popularity of his favorite jelly bean brand—when word got out that Jelly Belly was the president's preferred candy?
President Reagan
Between 1885 and 1917, possibly as many as 69 jeweled egg created by which jewelry firm in Russia?
Fabergé
What flower is associated with Easter?
Lily, which is said to grow with its head down to honor Jesus