Easter Treats
This fluffy, sugar coated candy sees the most sales around Easter time.
What are marshmallow Peeps?
2 days before Easter is known as
What is Good Friday?
What animal did Jesus ride on when he entered Jerusalem the week before his death?
A) camel
B) horse
C) donkey
What is a donkey
On Easter Sunday, you might see little girls wearing this type of head covering
What is a bonnet
WHAT DO YOU USE TO COLLECT EASTER EGGS?
What is an easter basket
When did the New York City Easter Parade first become a tradition?
a. 1930s
b. 1870s
c. 1900s
d. 1960s
1870s
Who was the first person to talk to the risen Jesus?
Mary of Magdela
In the US, this is the most popular meat to eat on Easter Sunday.
What is Ham
These small, egg shaped candies come in an unlimited number of flavors.
What are jelly beans
Pysanka is a traditional way of painting Easter Eggs. In which country does this method originate?
A pysanka is a Ukrainian Easter egg, decorated with traditional folk designs using a wax-resist method. The word pysanka comes from the verb pysaty, "to write", as the designs are not painted on, but written with beeswax.
Which 2 disciples ran to the tomb?
What is John and Peter
This "race" takes place on the White House lawn
What is the Easter Egg Roll
How many jellybeans do Americans consume each Easter?
a. 150,000
b. 30 million
c. 16 million
C. 16 million
The first colored eggs were said to be dyed this color
What is red
What is the 40-day period before Easter?
Lent
How many US states recognize Easter as a holiday?
a. 12
b. 35
c. 50
12 states out of the 50
Marshmallow Peeps are manufactured in which U.S. city?
a. New York City, New York
b. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
c. Atlanta, Georgia
B. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?
Where did the word Easter come from?
The term ‘Easter’ came from Eostre, the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring and fertility.
This disciple betrayed Jesus
Who was Judas?
The Orthodox church celebrates Easter when?
One week after the Protestant church
In a recent survey, more than half of America voted this candy to be their Easter favorite.
1.Chocolate Bunny
2.Jelly Beans
3.Marshmallow Peeps
4. Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs
What are Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs
When is Easter Celebrated?
In 325CE the Council of Nicaea established that Easter would be held on the first Sunday after the first full moon occurring on or after the vernal equinox.
This is another name for Easter Sunday signifying what Jesus did on that day.
What is resurrection day
What bread-based snack is associated with Easter in Europe?
a. sourdough bread
b. bread sticks
c. pretzels
C. pretzel