Resurrection of Christ
Christians commemorate this famous meal on Maundy Thursday.
The Last Supper. The word Maundy originates from the Latin word mandatum and refers to the command to love one another. Jesus demonstrated this mandate when washing the disciples’ feet, a symbol of humbly serving others.
This cloth toy rabbit longs to become “real” through the love of his owner.
The Velveteen Rabbit. Forgotten for a time in favor of shinier toys, the Velveteen Rabbit becomes the boy’s favorite toy after he provides lasting comfort during a long illness. Because of this love, the bunny becomes real and hops away to join other rabbits in the forest.
This bridge in Alaska, nicknamed the bridge to this place, was finally canceled.
Nowhere. The Bridge to Nowhere was a $223 million project to link a small town to an airport. Alternate transportation systems are in place.
This is the U.S. government security agency at airports.
TSA. It stands for Transportation Security Administration. Before 9/11, the airlines were responsible for security.
Five-letter word beginning with E: Digital communication you receive in your inbox (n) or to send a digital communication over the internet (v)
Email. Email is responsible for the demise of personal mail. If you want to make someone’s day, mail them a handwritten note.
Judas traded this many pieces of silver for the life of Jesus.
30. This is mentioned in Matthew 26:15.
This mischievous young rabbit with a taste for fresh veggies gets into Mr. McGregor’s garden.
Peter Rabbit. Beatrix Potter self-published her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, in 1901 after it was rejected by several publishers. It has since been translated into 36 languages, sold 45 million copies, and is one of the best-selling books in history.
This Overseas Highway, also known as U.S. Highway 1, traverses the islands in a southeastern state collectively known as this.
The Florida Keys. Forty-two bridges connect the Florida mainland to Key West.
Nicknamed “the pond,” we cross this ocean to get to Europe from the East Coast of North America.
The Atlantic Ocean. West Coast nonstops take a different route across the North Pole. They are called polar flights.
Four-letter word beginning with L: The ground on which a house sits (n) or to set an airplane down after flying (v).
Land is measured in acres in the U.S., but in many parts of the world, it’s measured in hectares.
This woman was the first person to see the risen Christ.
Mary Magdalene. From Mark 16:9. When she reported her vision to the disciples, they didn’t believe her. Being the first witness to the resurrection was very symbolic, as Mary Magdalene was considered an outcast in the religious community
Alice follows this fictional bunny down the rabbit hole into Wonderland.
The White Rabbit. The White Rabbit appears at the very beginning of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, staring at his watch and muttering to himself the famous words, “Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!
This bridge in England is part of the code phrase for the plan that comes into effect when Queen Elizabeth dies.
London Bridge. Operation London Bridge is a 10-day plan for the days following the queen’s death. It’s also referred to as “London Bridge is down.
When you take a cruise, you will get this document, which lists ports of call, arrival and departure times, etc.
Itinerary. All cruise itineraries are subject to change due to weather.
Three-letter word beginning with B: To prohibit something such as alcohol (v) or the declaration of the prohibition (n).
Ban.
When Jesus entered Jerusalem on what is now celebrated as Palm Sunday, he was riding atop this animal.
Donkey. Jesus humbly entered the city as a king of peace. Traditionally, entering the city on a donkey symbolizes arrival in peace, rather than as a war-waging king arriving on a horse.
This fictional rabbit gets his name from his habit of repeatedly tapping his left hind foot.
Thumper. Thumper is introduced in the Disney film Bambi. He first appears as he watches Bambi’s introduction as the prince of the forest creatures. Thumper remarks that Bambi is “kinda wobbly” and is scolded by his mother, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all.” This moral has become known as “Thumper’s Law.”
This very long Louisiana bridge crosses a lake by the same name
Pontchartrain. The Pontchartrain Causeway is the longest bridge over water in the world.
Unless you are traveling to Chad in Africa, you no longer need this vaccination, since it has been nearly eradicated across the globe.
Smallpox. It was officially declared eradicated in 1979.
Five-letter word beginning with D: To move rhythmically to music (v)
Dance.
This inscription was placed above Jesus’ head on the cross.
INRI, which means “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews”.
This fictional bunny of song comes “hoppin’ down the bunny trail.”
Peter Cottontail. Steve Nelson and Walter E. “Jack” Rollins wrote the popular tune “Here Comes Peter Cottontail” in 1949. The next year they penned “Frosty the Snowman.”
This is the famous bridge in San Francisco.
Golden Gate Bridge. The bridge replaced a ferry service.
This Portuguese-speaking country is a top destination in South America.
Brazil.
Three-Letter word beginning with V: a group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition. (n)
Vitamin.