History
What year did Jesus die?
Approximately 33 A.D
What country started painting eggs?
Ukraine
Why are eggs dyed?
To represent the blood of Jesus
Where is the largest Easter parade held?
New York
1700's
What country started the tradition of the Easter Bunny
Germany
What color are Easter eggs in Greece
Red
How many jelly beans are produced in the US each year
16 billion
What year did the annual Easter egg roll start?
1878
In Switzerland instead of an Easter bunny they have a different animal
What animal is this?
Where was the first Easter egg made?
The UK
Specifically Bristol, England
How long did a single peep first take to make?
27 hours
When was the earliest recording of Easter being celebrated?
What do kids in Sweden dress up as for Easter?
Witches, old men and old women
How much does the largest Easter egg weigh?
5000 pounds
Why is Easter called Easter?
Because of the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre
When did Easter egg hunts start?
16th Century
How many states recognize Good Friday as a holiday?
12
How much was the most expensive Easter egg sold for?
18.5 million
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