Easter traditions
In some cultures, what color are eggs dyed to symbolize the blood of Christ?
Red
What is the name for a baby sheep, often associated with Easter?
Lamb
What day of the week is Easter celebrated on?
Sunday
What is the hard outer shell of many Easter candies made primarily from?
Sugar
In Greece, what color are eggs traditionally dyed?
Red
What activity involves rolling eggs down a hill and is famously done at the White House?
Egg rolling
What type of animal is a rabbit scientifically classified as?
Mammal
Why garden was Jesus praying in before his arrest?
the garden of Gethsemane
What popular chocolate egg brand includes a toy inside?
Kinder surprise
In what country did the Easter Bunny tradition begin?
Germany
What is traditionally placed at the top of an Easter basket as a symbolic item?
Grass
What process do plants go through to make their own food using sunlight?
Photosynthesis
Who were the first people recorded to witness the empty tomb?
Mary Magdalene and others
What ingredient gives chocolate its slightly bitter taste?
Cocoa
n what country is “Semana Santa” (Holy Week) celebrated with large parades?
Spain
What European country is believed to have originated the Easter Bunny tradition?
Germany
What part of a flower develops into a fruit after fertilization?
Ovary
What happened three days before Easter?
Jesus was crucified
What candy company produces Peeps?
Just Born
In Australia, what animal sometimes replaces the Easter Bunny?
Bilby
What are decorated eggs called in Ukrainian Easter tradition?
Pysanky
What is the term for animals that are most active at dawn and dusk, like rabbits?
Crepuscular
Who was the Roman governor that sentenced Jesus to be crucified?
Pontius Pilate
What process gives chocolate its smooth texture and shine?
Tempering
In Italy, what is a traditional Easter bread often shaped like a dove?
Colomba