The Easter Story
This was the day of the week when Jesus was crucified.
What is Friday (Good Friday)?
This long-eared mammal is said to bring chocolate eggs and treats on Easter morning.
What is the Easter Bunny?
In this country, children traditionally break chocolate eggs filled with small toys.
What is Australia?
These small, brightly colored, egg-shaped candies are a staple in Easter baskets.
What are jelly beans?
This is the Sunday before Easter, marking Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
What is Palm Sunday?
This disciple betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.
Who is Judas Iscariot?
Representing new life, this hatches from an egg, a common Easter decoration.
What is a chick?
This Scandinavian country has a tradition where children dress up as Easter witches and go door-to-door for treats.
What is Sweden?
A sweet, enriched bread often containing raisins or candied fruit, traditionally eaten around Easter.
What is hot cross buns (or a hot cross bun)?
This period of fasting and reflection precedes Easter in many Christian traditions.
What is Lent?
This Roman governor presided over the trial of Jesus.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
This spring bloom is often seen in churches and as a symbol of purity and hope during Easter.
What is a lily?
On the Greek island of Corfu, residents participate in a tradition of throwing these from their balconies on Holy Saturday.
What are pots (or clay pots)?
This chocolate confection, often shaped like the Easter Bunny, is a popular gift.
What is a chocolate bunny?
This hymn, often sung during Easter services, proclaims "Christ the Lord is risen today!"
What is "Jesus Christ is Risen Today"?
This is the name of the hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified.
What is Golgotha (or Calvary)?
This young animal is a traditional religious symbol of sacrifice and is often featured in Easter meals.
What is a lamb?
In some parts of this European country, large bonfires are lit on Easter Sunday, believed to ward off winter spirits.
What is Germany?
These marshmallow candies, often shaped like chicks or bunnies, are a divisive Easter treat.
What are Peeps?
The timing of Easter is based on this celestial event.
What is the first Sunday after the first full moon occurring on or after the spring equinox?
According to the Gospels, this person is the first to discover the empty tomb.
Who is Mary Magdalene?
This decorative item, often worn on Easter Sunday, signifies the arrival of spring.
What is an Easter bonnet?
This Latin American country celebrates "Semana Santa" (Holy Week) with elaborate processions and religious reenactments.
What is Mexico?
This layered cake, traditionally baked in Italy for Easter, is shaped like a dove.
What is a Colomba Pasquale?
This popular spring festival often coincides with Easter and celebrates the arrival of warmer weather and new growth.
What is May Day?