Easter Story
What holiday is celebrated this March 31st?
Easter Sunday
Who was the mother of Jesus?
Mary
What animal is often associated with Easter and lays eggs?
Bunny
What candy is shaped like eggs and often filled with cream or chocolate?
Chocolate Eggs (e.g., Cadbury Creme Eggs)
What does the lamb symbolize in Christianity?
Jesus Christ
What did Jesus say when he was being crucified?
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." (Luke 23:34)
Who were the three disciples with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane?
Peter, James, and John
What is the significance of the Easter Bunny in Easter celebrations?
It represents fertility and new life.
What candy is associated with Easter and is shaped like a bunny?
Chocolate Bunny
What color is often associated with Easter and represents purity?
White
What is the term used to describe the garden where Jesus was arrested before his crucifixion?
The Garden of Gethsemane
Who was the first person to see Jesus after his resurrection?
Mary Magdalene
What is the significance of the Easter bonnet?
It symbolizes new beginnings and fresh starts.
What candy is popular during Easter and is made of sugar-coated marshmallows?
Peeps
What is the significance of the crown of thorns in Christian symbolism?
It represents Jesus' suffering and sacrifice.
What did Jesus do on Palm Sunday?
Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, and people waved palm branches and laid them on the road.
Who helped Jesus carry his cross?
Simon of Cyrene
What is the origin of the Easter Parade tradition?
The tradition started in the mid-1800s in New York City.
What candy, named after a small food, is often used for decorating Easter baskets and is known for its bright colors?
Jelly Beans
What is the meaning behind the term "Good Friday"?
It commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus and His death.
Who was the high priest who plotted against Jesus?
Caiaphas
Which disciple doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw him?
Thomas
In what country did the tradition of egg painting originate?
Ukraine (Pysanky)
What candy, often used as a decorative element on Easter cakes and treats, is made from sugar, water, and gelatin, and is commonly molded into various shapes?
Decorative Sugar Icing or Royal Icing
What does the term "Paschal Lamb" refer to in Christian theology?
It refers to the sacrificial lamb eaten by the Israelites during Passover and symbolizes Jesus' sacrifice.