This animal delivers Easter eggs in many western cultures
The Easter Bunny
this sweet bread, often decorated with a cross, is popular during easter
hot cross buns
Easter celebrates the resurrection of this figure
Jesus Christ
these small newborn animals symbolize new life during easter
baby chicks
in australia, this native animal is promoted instead of the rabbit
bilby
Americans buy about 16 billion of these for easter
jelly beans
after rising from the dead, Jesus first appeared to this woman
Mary Magdalene
this candy company is famous for producing Reeses Peanut butter Eggs
Hersheys
the word easter may be named after a goddess of this
spring or fertility
In this classic movie, Judy Garland and Fred Astaire star in this easter themes film
Easter parade
Easter History
This 4th century council, Convened by Emperor Constantine, helped establish the formula for determining the date of easter each year
These colorful items are often hidden for children to find on easter morning
Easter eggs
these hollow or solid treats are commonly made of chocolate for easter
chocolate easter eggs
Jesus was crucified on this day of Holy Week
Good Friday
this flower, often white, is strongly associated with easter
easter lily
in this European country, children dress as "easter witches" and collect candy
Sweden
the worlds largest easter egg was built in this country
canada
Jesus tomb was sealed with what
large stone
this crunchy malted milk candy comes in pastel speckled shells
robin eggs
the holiday of easter is on a different date each year because its based on this
the moon
this animated tv special tells the story of a rabbit
Here comes Peter Cottontail
Before Easter, this 40 day period of fasting and reflection takes place.
Lent
this colorful candy shaped like birds is made of marshmallow
peeps
the week leading up to easter is called this
Holy Week
eggs symbolize this during easter
new life/fertility
what do they call easter in Italy?
La Pasqua
this traditional easter game involves rolling decorated eggs
Easter egg roll
these soldiers guarded Jesus tomb
Roman guards
the classic Cadbury creme egg originated in this country
United Kingdom
the easter bunny tradition was first brought to America by immigrants from this country
germany
this 2011 movie features a bunny who wants to be a rock star instead of the easter bunny
Hop
on this day, many people attend sunrise church service
easter Sunday
lamb is a traditional easter meal because of its ties to this religious event
passover
this disciple is famous for doubting Jesus resurrection until he saw him
Thomas
the butterfly is a symbol of this christian belief tied to easter
resurrection
in Poland, this day after easter is celebrated with water fights
Smigus-Dyngus or Wet Monday
this US landmark hosts an annual easter egg roll
the White House
the last supper was a celebration of this jewish holiday
Passover
these candies are small bean-shaped and come in many colors
jelly beans
the pope gives this blessing from the Vatican on easter Sunday
Urbi et Orbi
the story of Jesus last days is depicted in this Mel Gibson film
The Passion of the Christ
this type of parade is popular in New York City each easter
easter parade
this type of meat is a common centerpiece for easter dinners in the US
Baked Ham
Jesus resurrection took place in this city
Jerusalem
in christian tradition, the color purple during easter season represents this
royalty/mourning
in france, church bells are said to fly to Rome and return bringing these
easter eggs
on average, children receive this many easter eggs each year
8
Jesus rode into Jerusalem on this animal
donkey
chocolate bunnies are traditionally eaten starting with this body part
ears
easter always falls on this day of the week
sunday
this 1977 Rankin/Bass stop-motion special tells the story of a bunny saving easter by delivering golden eggs
The First Easter Rabbit