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100
The first Easter eggs were dyed what color?
Red, to represent the blood of Jesus Christ
100
True or False?
Easter is celebrated on the same day everywhere in the world.
False! Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon.
100
In which country did the Easter Bunny tradition originate?
Germany. The Easter Bunny first appeared in German writings from the 1500s. By the 1700s, many German immigrants had settled in the U.S. and introduced Osterhase (the Easter Bunny) to the country.
100
Why do we eat Easter Eggs?
Eggs are symbols of new life, which is what Easter is all about!
100
Instead of a bunny, what animal delivers goods in Germany?
In Germany, an Easter fox delivers eggs and goodies to children. Though the bunny is more common nowadays, the fox is still a popular symbol in some parts of the region.
200
What is the colour of the most popular jelly bean?
The red jelly bean is the most popular flavor. Specifically, the Very Cherry flavor!
200
What date have the most Easter Sundays fallen on?
Since 1500, Easter Sunday has been on 16th April 23 times.
200
In what country did Egg decorating start?
It's a longstanding Easter practice to decorate eggs on the religious holiday. But we have Ukraine to thank for that, who's tradition of painting pysanky was brought to the U.S., and influenced the movement.
200
Most people eat which part of a chocolate Easter bunny first?
Ears. According to a survey, about 59 percent of people eat a chocolate bunny’s ears first.
200
Instead of Easter bunnies, Swedish kids dress up as what?
Plenty of Easter magic takes place in Sweden and Finland, where kids actually dress up as witches and wizards to celebrate the holiday.
300
What two flowers are Easter’s traditional flowers?
- Daffodils
- Roses
- Tulips
- Lily
Daffodils. These sunny yellow flowers typically bloom during early spring. Because of this, daffodils mark the beginning of new life and a new season.
Lily. On Easter Sunday, Christian churches adorn their altars with these beautiful lilies to honor the resurrection of Jesus.
300
About how many chocolate bunnies are produced each year?
90 million
300
In what country does Easter take place in Autumn?
In Australia, Easter takes place in Autumn.
300
There was an Easter egg once sold at $18.5 million. Which royal family did it belong to?
A jeweled egg, colored pink and gold (and covered in diamonds) was assigned to be made by the Romanov family. In 2007 that same egg sold for $18.5 million.
300
Kinder Surprise eggs are banned in what country?
Kinder Surprise eggs are banned in the United States.
400
Match the colour to its religious meaning:
1. White
2. Pink
3. Red
4. Green
a) sacrifice, blood
b) light, triumph, and glory
c) hope and eternal life
d) joy and love
White represents light, triumph, and glory.
Pink represents joy and love.
Red symbolizes sacrifice, blood.
Green represents hope and eternal life.
400
The first story of a rabbit (later named the “Easter Bunny”) hiding eggs in a garden was published in what year?
in 1680
400
Where is the largest Easter egg museum in the world?
Poland (The Muzeum Rolnictwa w Ciechanowcu)
400
How tall was the largest chocolate egg made in Italy in 2011?
The largest chocolate egg was over 10 meters tall and weight almost 7257 kilograms.
400
In what country is Easter Monday known as national water fight day?
In Poland
500
Besides bunnies, what animal is considered an Easter symbol?
Lamb
500
The UK’s first chocolate egg was produced in Bristol in what year?
It was during the 19th century that the Fry family of Bristol ran the largest chocolate factory in the world and produced the first chocolate egg, in 1873.
It was two years later in 1875 that saw Cadbury’s make their first Easter egg.
500
When did Easter Island got its name from when it was found by European explorers?
European explorer, Jacob Roggeveen, discovered the southeast Pacific island, that would later be known as "Easter Island" on Easter Sunday in 1722.
500
Buying what for Easter is said to bring good luck for the rest of the year?
If you wear new clothes on Easter, then the rest of your year is sure to be filled with luck.
500
In what country are young girls soaked with water on Easter?
In Hungary girls dress in traditional clothing, and boys throw a bucket of water at them. The practice is called the "watering of the girls." It’s thought to promote fertility.