Easter Treats
This fluffy, sugar coated candy sees the most sales around Easter time.
What are marshmallow Peeps?
You might attend this very early church service on Easter
What is a Sunrise service?
Every year, 90 million of these sweet treats are sold around Easter.
What are chocolate bunnies?
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
The Easter bunny will hide these for children to find
What are Easter eggs?
The word "Easter" is mentioned in the bible.
A) True
B) False
What is false
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
This "bunny" comes hopping down the bunny trail
Who is Peter Cottontail
This beautiful white flower is a symbol of rebirth and renewal
What is the Easter lily
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
Majority of people start eating chocolate Easter bunnies from this part first
According to a recent survey, most people start with the ears.
What is the 40-day period before Easter?
Lent
How many US states recognize Easter as a holiday?
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.
In what country did the tradition of the Easter bunny originate?
a. Spain
b. Germany
c. United States
B. Germany
What day of the week did Jesus die on the cross?
What is Friday (Good Friday)
Where is the most popular Easter parade held each year?
a. New York
b. Pennsylvania
c. Maine
A. New York
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.
About how many chocolate bunnies are produced each year?
a. 90 million
b. 5,000
c. 40 million
d. 200 million
A. 90 million
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?
a. sourdough bread
b. bread sticks
c. pretzels
C. pretzel