Easter in Lithuania
How many "Holy" days there are in Lithuania?
3 (Holy Thursday, Saturday and Sunday)
Many Christians do not eat this on Good Friday.
Red meat
If it rains on Easter morning, little children...
What do they do?
let it pour on their heads to ensure quick growth.
What do children do on Easter Sunday?
Hunt for Easter eggs
Every year, 90 million of these are sold around the world.
Chocolate Easter bunnies.
What do lithuanians call an artificial colorful egg?
Margutis
In Netherlands, Some Dutch towns light huge ______ for Easter.
Bonfires
After Mass, the person who arrives home first...
What will happen to him/her?
will be successful all year.
Animal associated to Easter other than the bunny.
Lamb
First Easter eggs were dyed in which color?
Red
When does Easter begin?
On Palm Sunday
Where did the "Easter bunny" originate?
Germany
If an accident occurs on Easter,................. is destined to be fraught with bad luck.
Who/what is destined to be fraught with bad luck?
the rest of the year
What is considered the flower of Easter?
Lily
Which months of the year can Easter occur on?
On March, April, May
What are the three most popular Easter games in Lithuania?
Egg hunting, egg rolling, and egg fighting.
Which country brings a Blessing Basket in Easter?
Poland
What happens if Easter morning is sunny and beautiful?
What happens if it rains or snows?
The summer will be fair.
Bad weather is to be expected for the rest of the year.
The number of days that Lent lasts.
40 days
The Easter Lily is native to this country.
Japan
Where can you find the biggest egg in Lithuania?
On Pylimo street.
The house cleaning that has begun on Holy Thursday comes to an end on Good Friday. Why is that?
As superstition has it, the dust can get into Jesus' eyes.
If, on the way to Easter Mass you pass a woman, you'll have an accident. To take the "curse" off...
What will you have to do?
you'll have to retrace your steps and take another road to church.
How much did the biggest Easter egg ever recorded weigh?
7200kg
Which bird laid the largest known egg?
a) The Great Emu b) The Arabian Ostrich c) The Great Elephant Bird of Madagascar
The Great Elephant Bird of Madagascar!