Traditions
Why are eggs used as a symbol during Easter?
They represent new life
What does Easter celebrate in Christianity?
The resurrection of Jesus
What does the Easter bunny represent?
New life and growth
In which country did the Easter Bunny tradition begin?
Germany
What season does Easter happen in?
Spring
What activity involves hiding eggs for children to find?
Easter egg hunt
On what day did Jesus rise from the dead?
Sunday
What flower is commonly linked to Easter?
Lily
What color are Easter eggs traditionally dyed in Greece?
Red
Why does Easter change dates each year?
It is based on the moon (lunar calendar)
Why were eggs not eaten during Lent in the past?
Because people were fasting and avoiding certain foods
What happened on Good Friday?
Jesus was crucified
What does the cross remind Christians of?
Jesus’ sacrifice
What animal is used instead of the Easter Bunny in Australia?
Bilby
What is the 40-day period before Easter called?
Lent
Where did the idea of the Easter Bunny come from?
Germany
What is the name of the tomb being empty when people visited it?
The empty tomb
What does the empty tomb represent?
Jesus has risen
What do people in Spain often do during Easter week?
Parades or processions
What holiday is connected to the time when Jesus was crucified?
Passover
Why do people give chocolate eggs instead of real eggs today?
As a fun and tasty tradition that replaced real eggs
Who were the first people to discover Jesus’ tomb was empty?
Women followers of Jesus
What does light (like candles) symbolize at Easter?
Jesus as the light of the world
Why do some countries celebrate Easter on a different day?
They use different calendars
Why is Easter the most important Christian holiday?
Because it celebrates Jesus rising from the dead