traditions
This US President began the egg roll tradition at the White House.
Who is Rutherford B. Hayes
AMERICANS CONSUME MORE THAN 16 MILLION OF THESE DURING EASTER
WHAT ARE JELLY BEANS
flower most associated with easter
lily
What was inscribed above Jesus Crucifiction cross
Jesus Of Nazareth The King Of The Jews
John 19:19
Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: jesus of nazareth, the king of the jews.
which two states dont follow daylight savings
WHO WERE THE 1ST PEOPLE TO BRING THE EASTER BUNNY TO THE UNITED STATES AND WHat STATE WERE THEY FROM?
WHAT IS DUTCH SETTLERS IN PENNSYLVANIA
what baked good is an easter tradition for dinner in gernamy
hot cross buns
name three trees that bloom in spring
cherry trees, crabapple, magnolias, crape myrtle, pear tree, chesnut, dogwood.
When Jesus died the amount of time there darkness over the land
IN 1953 HOW LONG DID IT TAKE TO MAKE ONE PEEP?
WHAT IS 27 HOURS
Three hours
Matt 27:45
From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land.
what are the two popular greek deities that the months April and May are named after
Aphrodite and Mars
In this country on Easter All the local men and boys roam the streets with gaily decorated willow switches, usually adorned with ribbons, looking for girls to 'lightly' whip. to encourage good healthand beauty. name one of the two countries that participate in this tradition.
Czech Republic / Slovakia
ham, chicken, and lamb
according to legend, what are the four leaves on a four leaf clover supposed to represent.
the trinity/luck, ( faith love hope, luck)
accoridng to legent st. patrick used the clover as a vidual example to explain christianity in terms of the trinity plus good luck or good fortune
The person who carried the cross for Jesus
Simon of Cyrene
Luke 23:26
As the soldiers led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus.
March Madness.
The first NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament was held in what year
1939
Why was it tradition to buy new clothes for Easter Sunday?
This tradition recalls the newly baptized Christians who wore white linen robes at the Easter vigil to signify that they were cleansed of sin and have put on the garment of salvation.
During passover, This food is traditionally eaten and represents the bitterness of slavery
bitter herbs
Besides Easter, name three holidays that happen during Spring
April Fool's Day, Earth Day, Mother's Day, Cinco de Mayo, Father's Day and Arbor Day.
Christ was led away to this high priest first
Annas
John 18:13
and brought him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.
when does Easter happen
Celebrated during the spring Equinox, Eostre is the Germanic goddess of what
dawn
In a recent survey, more than half of America voted this candy to be their Easter favorite.
What are Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs
what is Equinox latin for?
equal night.
What was the reason Pilate's wife so sure Jesus was innocent
She had a dream
Matt 27:19
While Pilate was sitting on the judge’s seat, his wife sent him this message: “Don’t have anything to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered a great deal today in a dream because of him.”
name the birthstones of march april and may
aquamarine, diamond, emrald