Easter
WHERE DID EASTER EGGS ORIGINATE FROM?
North America, Asia, or Europe
EUROPE
The retelling of what Biblical story takes place at a Seder?
The Exodus
During Ramadan, many Muslims fast during what time period?
Dawn to Sunset
AMERICANS CONSUME MORE THAN 16 BILLION OF THESE DURING EASTER
JELLY BEANS
The start of this sport is often seen as the unofficial start of spring or summer
Baseball
For most Christian traditions, Holy Week begins on _______ , the Sunday before Easter, which commemorates Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem
Palm Sunday
How long is Passover observed?
8 days
How long is Ramadan?
29 or 30 days depending on the lunar calendar
_____ are forbidden foods during Passover.
Hametz (fermented products of five grains: wheat, spelt, barley, oats and rye)
The origins of this tradition are not entirely clear, but it's believed to have connections to ancient Roman festivals and the 16th-century French practice of marking the New Year on April 1st.
April Fools day
______ is a 40-day period in the Christian liturgical year, traditionally observed as a time of penitential preparation for Easter.
Lent
What did Hebrews put on their doorposts to prevent the deaths of their firstborn sons?
Lamb's blood
The word 'Ramadan' stems from an Arabic word 'Ramad' -- What does it mean?
Intensely heated by the sun
The feast after Ramadan is called_______
Eid al-Fitr or Eid
Who is the Greek goddess of Spring and nature?
Artemis
Persephone
Hera
Persephone
According to the bible, what apostle betrayed Jesus?
Judas
The final day of Passover celebrates what?
The parting of the Red Sea
Ramadan is a holy month in Islam that commemorates the revelation of the ______ to Prophet Muhammad
Quran
_________ is a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey. This is often eaten to break the fast.
Baklava بقلاوة
What happened in the North Atlantic on April 14, 1912?
The sinking of the Titanic
Globally, there are approximately _____ people who identify as Christian.
1.8B
2.3 B
2.5B
2.9B
2.3B
For whom is a seat typically saved at a Seder?
Elijah
The 5 Pillars of Islam are: Declaration of Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, and ______
Pilgrimage
What are the only two ingredients allowed in matzah?
Flour and water
Yuri Gagarin was the first man to accomplish _______on April 12, 1961
went into space