Easter Traditions
This animal is said to deliver Easter eggs
What is the Easter Bunny?
This chocolate brand is famous for its gold-wrapped bunny
What is Lindt?
This season officially begins with the vernal equinox
What is spring?
The Easter Bunny tradition is believed to have originated with immigrants from this country
What is Germany?
This Roman governor ordered the crucifixion of Jesus
Who is Pontius Pilate?
Every year on the Monday after Easter, children participate in this event on the White House lawn.
What is the White House Easter Egg Roll?
These small candy-coated chocolates often come in pastel colors
What are M&M’s?
This flower, often blooming around Easter, is a member of the narcissus family
What is a daffodil?
Eggs symbolize this concept in Easter traditions
What is new life (or rebirth)?
According to the Gospels, this disciple doubted Jesus’ resurrection until he saw him
Who is Thomas?
These sweet marshmallow treats are shaped like chicks or bunnies
What is a peep?
The Cadbury Creme Egg was originally introduced in this country
What is the United Kingdom?
This allergy-triggering substance is most common in spring due to plant reproduction
What is pollen?
Eggs became an Easter symbol partly because they were forbidden during this pre-Easter fasting period
What is Lent?
This garden is where Jesus prayed before his arrest
What is the Garden of Gethsemane?
This flower is commonly associated with Easter and symbolizes purity
What is a lily?
This spice is traditionally used in hot cross buns
What is cinnamon (or mixed spice/nutmeg acceptable)?
This meteorological event marks the point when day and night are nearly equal in length
What is the equinox?
This animal, besides rabbits, is also a traditional Easter symbol of new life
What is a lamb?
This day commemorates the Last Supper
What is Maundy Thursday?
This U.S. city hosts one of the oldest Easter parades in the country, where attendees showcase elaborate hats, a tradition that began as a post-church stroll in the 1870s.
What is New York City (Fifth Avenue Easter Parade)?
This classic Easter bread is often sweet and braided
What is challah (or Easter bread)?
This phenomenon causes longer daylight hours during spring
What is Earth's axial tilt?
The tradition of hot cross buns is associated with this day
What is Good Friday?
This man helped carry Jesus’ cross
Who is Simon of Cyrene?