Bible
How many days passed between Jesus's death and resurrection?
3
Which disciple denies Jesus 3 times?
Peter
When is Easter this year? (No cheating!)
April 20th, 2025
What egg-shaped candy is banned in the United States?
Kinder Surprise Eggs (Can say Kinder Eggs)
What is the most popular Easter candy in America?
What Jewish holiday was celebrated right before Jesus's crucifixion?
Passover
Which disciple beats Peter in their race to the empty tomb to see if Jesus had risen from the dead?
John
How many days is Lent?
40
In what US state did the largest Easter egg hunt take place?
Florida
How many jellybeans do Americans consume each Easter?
16 billion (can be in the range of 1 billion)
What is the name of the Garden where Jesus prays before he is betrayed
Who was the first person to see Jesus risen from the dead?
Mary Magdalene
When was the first recorded observance of an Easter celebration?
The 2nd century (but Jesus's resurrection was most likely celebrated earlier)
The first Easter eggs were dyed what color?
Red
90 million (can be in the range of 10 million)
What does Golgotha (the site of Jesus's crucifixion) mean in Aramaic?
"The place of the skull"
Who was the criminal that the crowd voted to free instead of Jesus?
Barabbas
When did people start painting and decorating Easter eggs?
The 13th century
In what country did the tradition of the Easter Bunny originate?
Germany
When were Cadbury Creme Eggs introduced?
1963 (Can be in a range of 5 years)
How many different authorities did Jesus appear before going to the cross?
Whose tomb was Jesus buried in?
Joseph of Arimathea
What council decided that Easter should be observed on the first Sunday following the full moon after the spring equinox?
The Council of Nicaea in 325 AD
What presidential administration hosted the first White House Easter Egg Roll?
Rutherford B. Hayes
How much did the world's largest chocolate Easter egg weigh?
15, 873 pounds (can be in the range of 500 pounds)