RELIGIOSITY
What event does Easter celebrate in Christianity?
The resurrection of Jesus
Why are eggs a symbol of Easter?
Eggs represent new life and rebirth, which reflect the resurrection of Jesus.
How is Easter traditionally celebrated in the United States?
In the U.S., Easter is celebrated with church services, Easter egg hunts, and family meals. A famous tradition is the White House Easter Egg Roll, which began in 1878.
What is a traditional Easter dessert in Brazil?
Chocolate egg
What does Good Friday commemorate?
The crucifixion and death of Jesus
What does the Easter Bunny symbolize?
The Easter Bunny is a symbol of fertility and new beginnings
What is a unique Easter food in the United Kingdom?
People in the UK eat hot cross buns, spiced buns with a cross on top, symbolizing the crucifixion.
Which religious event is commonly reenacted in Brazilian cities during Holy Week?
The Passion of Christ
What is Holy Week?
A) The week Jesus performed miracles
B) The first week of Lent
C) Week of Jesus' last days
D) Week before Christmas
C) Week of Jesus' last days
What do lilies represent during Easter?
White lilies symbolize purity, hope, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
What special greeting is used in Ireland during Easter?
In Ireland, people often say "Happy Easter", and many attend midnight Mass on Holy Saturday.
What is the name of the Friday before Easter Sunday, which is considered a holy day in Brazil?
a) Sacred Friday
b) Cross Day
c) Passion Friday
d) Good Friday
Good Friday
What is known as the period of preparation for Easter?
a) Palm Sunday
b) Lent
c) Choir
d) Good Friday
b) Lent
What is the meaning of the cross in Easter celebrations?
The cross represents the crucifixion of Jesus and the salvation it brought to humanity.
How is Easter celebrated in Canada?
Canadians celebrate Easter with religious services, egg decorating, and family meals. In some parts, children enjoy egg rolling games and parades.
What do Brazilians often avoid eating on Good Friday?
Meat
What events are remembered during Holy Week before Easter?
a) Christmas, Palm Sunday, Good Friday & Holy Saturday
b) Holy Saturday, Holy Supper, Holy Monday, Holy Friday & Easter Sunday
c) Jesus' Miracles, Jesus' preaching, Jesus' death & Jesus' Resurrection
d) Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday & Easter Sunday
d) Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday & Easter Sunday
Why are candles often used in Easter services?
Candles symbolize Jesus as the light of the world and hope through his resurrection.
What animal represents Easter in Australia and why?
In Australia, many people use the Easter Bilby instead of the Easter Bunny to raise awareness about the endangered bilby, a native marsupial.
What is a common activity for children during Easter in Brazil?
Receiving chocolate eggs from the Easter Bunny