Easter Celebration

Symbols

100

• The main symbol of Easter?

Egg

200

• Who brings eggs to children?

• The Easter Bunny

300

• Which color often symbolizes new life at Easter?

Green

400

• Why did the egg become a symbol of Easter?

• It represents new life

500

• In ancient times, the egg symbolized not only life, but also what?

• The rebirth of the world / the universe

Traditions

100

• What do people do with eggs at Easter?

• They dye them

200

• What is the game called where people look for eggs?

• Egg Hunt

300

• Where is the “egg hunt” popular?

• The USA and the United Kingdom

400

• What do people do in church at Easter?

• They pray / celebrate the Resurrection

500

• What is the tradition of rolling eggs down a hill called?

Egg rolling

Food

100

• What do children usually receive as gifts at Easter?

Chocolate 

200

• In what shape is chocolate usually made for Easter?

Eggs

300

• What is the name of the English bun with a cross on top?

Hot Cross Buns 

400

• What meat is commonly eaten in the USA at Easter?

Ham

500

• Why do Hot Cross Buns have a cross on them?

• It symbolizes the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Religion

100

• Who is celebrated at Easter?

Jesus Christ 

200

• What happened after the crucifixion?

The Resurrestion

300

• How many days passed before the Resurrection?

3days 

400

• What is the week before Easter called?

Holy Week 

500

• What is the day of the crucifixion called?

Good Friday 

Dates&Facts

100

• What time of year is Easter celebrated?

In spring 

200

• Does Easter have a fixed date?

No

300

• What does the date of Easter depend on?

• The lunar calendar

400

• In which months does Easter usually occur?

March or April 

500

• What rule determines the date of Easter?

• The first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox