Symbols & Traditions
What animal is often associated with Easter?
Easter Bunny
What is the most important Easter bread in Ukraine?
Paska
What color are most Easter bunnies in pictures?
White
How old is the Easter celebration?
Over 2,000 years old
What do some people do with eggs instead of hiding them?
Decorate them, bless them in church, tap them against each other
What do children hunt for on Easter morning?
Easter eggs
Why are eggs significant in Easter celebrations?
Eggs symbolize rebirth and renewal.
What kind of bird lays eggs which are dyed at Easter?
A hen (chicken)
Did Easter start as a Christian holiday?
No. It mixed Christian beliefs with older spring festivals, which had eggs and bunnies as symbols.
What day of the week is Easter always on?
Sunday
What do people decorate for Easter?
Eggs, trees, their homes
7. What are two fun Easter activities involving eggs in the USA?
Eggs rolling and eggs hunting
What season does Easter take place in?
Spring
What’s the oldest Easter tradition?
Lighting candles in church
What country did the tradition of the Easter Bunny come from?
Germany
What does the Easter Bunny bring to children?
Eggs and candy
What kind of candy is shaped like an egg?
Chocolate eggs
No, it doesn't. It is celebrated between March 22 and April 25.
What do Christians believe happened to Jesus on Easter?
Jesus came back to life
What do people use to color Easter eggs?
Dye, paint, or natural ingredients like onion skins
What do people fill Easter baskets with?
Easter bread, eggs
In the UK, what spiced buns are eaten on Good Friday?
Hot Cross Buns
What do you call a small, yellow baby chicken?
A chick
What is the name of the holiday that comes before Easter and lasts 40 days?
Lent
What is the name of the famous parade that happens on Easter in New York City?
The Easter Parade