Easter vocabulary
What is the name of the activity where children search for hidden eggs, usually in a garden, during Easter?
Easter egg hunt
In the Bible, who betrayed Jesus just before his crucifixion?
Judas (Jidáš)
Fill in the blank: “Easter Sunday is celebrated ___ April.” (on / in / at?)
in
In which country do people roll eggs down a hill as a game?
The United Kingdom (The USA)
What does Easter celebrate in the Christian religion?
The resurrection of Jesus Christ
What animal is a symbol of Easter and brings eggs in stories?
The Easter Bunny (Rabbit / Hare)
When does "velikonoční půst" begin?
On Ash Wednesday
Complete a preposition: We don’t have school ... Easter Monday.
on
In which country is the “giant omelette” tradition celebrated?
France
Besides bunnies, what animal is considered an Easter symbol? (In the Czech Republic a cake in the shape of a ... is baked.)
lamb
What do you call the decorated bread or cake eaten at Easter in Great Britain?
Hot cross buns
When do Christians believe Jesus came back to life?
On Easter Sunday
Complete a preposition: We eat chocolate eggs ... Easter.
at
Which country started the tradition of the Easter bunny?
Germany
The first Easter eggs were dyed in what colour?
red
What’s the name of the holiday before Easter Sunday? (It starts with “G”)
Good Friday
Why do people in Great Britain eat pancakes before "velikonoční půst"?
To use eggs and milk before "velikonoční půst" starts
Translate into English: Na Velikonoční pondělí jsem šel na procházku.
I went for a walk on Easter Monday.
In which country do children dress up as "Easter witches"?
Sweden (Finland)
When was the first recorded use of decorated Easter eggs? (Which century?)
In the 13th century
What’s the name for the 40 days before Easter in the Christian calendar?
Lent
Why is the Sunday before Easter called Palm Sunday?
Palm Sunday was when Jesus entered Jerusalem greeted by the people waving palm branches.
Which tense is this (in English): “They have already hidden the eggs.”?
Present perfect
In which country do people crack red eggs together and say “Christ is risen”?
Greece
How is the date of Easter decided each year? (Hint: It’s about the moon)
Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox