Easter Traditions
In Denmark and Norway, what do kids send around Easter time that’s full of rhymes and mystery?
Gækkebrev (teasing letter)
The average chicken lays how many eggs per year? (within 10%)
270–300
In most of Europe, the Easter Bunny is known for delivering eggs—but in some parts of Switzerland, what animal replaces it?
Cuckoo
Which Dutch city is famous for its annual tulip festival, drawing tourists in spring?
Keukenhof (near Lisse)
In the movie Hop (2011), what animal dreams of becoming a drummer instead of taking over the family Easter business?
Rabbit (named E.B.)
In Sweden and parts of Finland, what do children dress up as during Easter?
Easter witches (påskkärringar)
What mineral is most essential for a hen to produce strong eggshells?
calcium
Chocolate eggs are often hidden in the garden by who?
Easter Bunny
In Iceland, spring officially begins when what happens?
Arrival of the golden plover (lóa)?
In the UK, what TV show famously had a “Hot Cross Buns” baking disaster during its Easter special?
The Great British Bake Off
In the Netherlands, what traditional Easter bread is filled with almond paste?
Paasstol (Easter loaf)
In Estonia and Latvia, which game involving painted eggs is played at the table?
Egg knocking (or egg tapping)
What is the biological difference between a rabbit and a hare?
Hares are born with fur and open eyes; rabbits are not.
What is the name of the Danish spring tradition where bonfires are lit and witches are symbolically sent to Germany?
Sankt Hans (Midsummer’s Eve)
Which classic animated bunny has become a meme and nostalgic fave in Europe too, often saying, “What’s up, doc
Bugs Bunny
Which Nordic country has a tradition of reading crime novels during Easter holidays?
Norway
Fabergé eggs were originally created for which royal family?
The Russian Imperial family
Which famous rabbit character from British children’s books loves stealing vegetables from Mr. McGregor’s garden?
Peter Rabbit
In which Southern Hemisphere country is Easter celebrated in autumn rather than spring?
Australia
What movies does a women famously wear a rabbit costume to a halloween party.
Legally Blonde
In what region of Denmark is “egg rolling” (æggeløb) still played as a competitive Easter game?
Southern Denmark (Sønderjylland)
In Finnish mythology, the world was born from what kind of egg?
Duck’s egg
Which luxury fashion house launched a "Year of the Rabbit" Easter campaign, blending haute couture with bunny ears?
Gucci (also accept Loewe or Dior)
Which European island nation celebrates Semana Santa with elaborate processions and pyrotechnics during Easter week?
Malta
Which artist famously “hatched” at the 2011 Grammys?
Lady Gaga