Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ
True or False?
True
Jesus rose from the dead on the ______ day.
Third
Two people with the same name, one an Apostle, the other one of the 1st seven Deacons.
Philip or Felipe.
WHAT 2 CANDIES ARE THE MOST POPULAR DURING EASTER?
A. CHOCOLATE AND JELLYBEANS
B. HARIBO AND LICORICE
C. TURRON AND SKITTLES
A. CHOCOLATE AND JELLYBEANS
When was Easter last year?
Sunday March 31, 2024
Why did Jesus die on the cross?
A. To fulfill all of scripture.
B. To save mankind from their sins.
C. To bring us everlasting life.
D. All of the above.
C. All of the above.
What day of the week did Jesus die on the Cross?
Friday, as in Good Friday.
Considered a model prophet. Appeared with Moses at the Transfiguration.
Elijah
WHICH COUNTRY INVENTED THE EASTER BUNNY
GERMANY
What do Australians call the Easter Bunny?
Easter Bilby
Who do Christians traditionally believe first encountered the resurrected Jesus Christ?
A. Mary Magdalene
A few days before the crucifixion, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a ________.
A Donkey, as prophesied in Zechariah 9:9.
A common contracted form of the name Mary Magdalene.
Madeleine or Madelina.
HOW MANY JELLYBEANS ARE MADE EACH YEAR FOR EASTER?
A. 2
B. 2 MILLION
C. 16 BILLION
C. 16 BILLION JELLYBEANS
Which country is know for having large feasts on Easter?
Italy
For Catholics, how Long is the Easter Season?
A. 1 day
B. 8 days
C. 50 days
B. 50 days
What feast were Jews celebrating at the time Jesus died on the cross?
The Jewish Passover feast.
An Important saint of early Ireland, founder of the monastery of Ardmore. Starts with a D.
St. Declan
WHICH EASTER CANDY HAS BECOME THE MOST POPULAR?
A. Marshmallow Peep
B. Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs
C. Licorice
B. Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs
WHAT IS TRADITIONALLY EATEN ON EASTER?
A. TURKEY
B. LOBSTER
C. HAM
C. HAM
The end of the Easter season is the feast of ___________.
A. Pentecost
What were the requirements for a Jewish Passover Sacrifice?
An unblemished perfect lamb, one year old male.
Louis
When were chocolate easter eggs invented?
A. 1870's
B. 2024
C. 1950's
A. 1870'S
What season is Easter in?
Spring