EASTER ORIGINS
WHAT YEAR WAS THE VERY 1ST EASTER EGG ROLL AT THE WHITE HOUSE?
1878
WHAT DO YOU TYPICALLY USE TO COLLECT EASTER EGGS?
AN EASTER BASKET
What part of the Easter chocolate bunny should be eaten first?
The ears
Where are eggs hidden during the Easter egg hunt?
In the garden / park
What country did Easter Eggs originate from ?
Germany
WHY WERE EASTER EGGS ORIGINALLY DYED?
TO REPRESENT THE BLOOD OF JESUS
WHAT IS A COMMON EASTER FLOWER?
Tulips
THERE ARE 1.5 MILLION OF THESE EASTER SWEETS MADE ON A DAILY BASIS
Chocolate Creme Eggs
WHAT DAY/DATE DOES EASTER FALL ON IN THE YEAR OF 2024?
Sunday, March 31st, 2024
What country introduced the Easter Bunny?
Germany
IN WHAT CENTURY WAS IT SAID THAT THE 1ST EASTER EGGS WERE GIVEN?
THE 16TH CENTURY
Why is the bunny associated with Easter?
It's related to spring more than Easter, a symbol of new life and fertility
Which county makes a giant omelette from 4500 eggs every Easter?
France
Why does Easter not have a fixed date?
Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring
Easter Sunday celebrates the... a) crucifixion, b) Last Supper, c) resurrection ... of Jesus Christ
C) Resurrection
What century DID THE EASTER BUNNY COME TO THE UNITED STATES?
17th century
What animal is an important Easter symbol?
Lamb
What is a common central European Easter dish? (Hint: it's made with eggs, ham, bread rolls, greens...)
WHAT HOLIDAY DOES EASTER ALWAYS COMPETE WITH FOR CHOCOLATE SALES?
HALLOWEEN
The word "Easter" comes from: a) Hebrew word for "holy day", b) name of a goddess, c) name of a woman from the Bible
b) Name of a goddess - pagan goddess ‘Eostre’ (czech: Ostara).
WHO WERE THE 1ST PEOPLE TO BRING THE EASTER BUNNY TO THE UNITED STATES?
German Immigrants
What are the names of Easter Days (starting with Thursday)?
Green Thursday, Good Friday, White Saturday, Holy Sunday, Easter Monday
How many chocolate Easter bunnies are produced each year?
Ninety Million
WHAT HOLIDAY DO PEOPLE TEND TO BUY THE MOST CANDY/CHOCOLATE?
EASTER