Easter Animals
Which animal is said to lay, decorate, and hide easter eggs?
The Easter Rabbit
Between which dates is Easter celebrated annually?
March 22 and April 25
Which holiday sells more candy than Easter?
Halloween
Where does the tradition of painting eggs come from?
Ukraine
Who is the newest member of the Building Department?
Mark
What is another english word for rabbit?
Hare.
Which day does not belong to the Christian 'Holy Week'?
- Maundy Thursday, the commemoration of Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples
- Holy Saturday, the transition between Crucifixion and Resurrection
- Good Friday, the day of his Crucifixion
- Penitent Monday, the Christian day of forgiveness
Penitent Monday, the Christian day of forgiveness
What British owned company sells a creme filled egg in purple wrapping?
Cadbury
Which country consumes the most chocolate Easter eggs in the world?
Australia
Who is the newest staff member to the Township of Essa?
Rachele
The hair represents this pagan goddess
Eostre
What time does the Roman Catholic practice of the Great Vigil occur?
10:00 PM on Holy Saturday
What is currently the most popular Easter candy in the United States?
Reese's Peanut Butter Egg
What country was the first chocolate Easter egg created?
United Kingdoms
Which Department handles Licensing and Burn Permits?
Clerks/By-law Department
Which of these words DOESN'T mean bunny
- conejito
- lapine
- kaczka
- Hase
- kaczka (polish)
What century did the earliest recording of painting and decorating Easter eggs occur?
13th Century
What is the cost of the 'World's Most Extravagant' chocolate bunny?
- $49,000
- $100,000
- $12,000
- $10,999
$49,000
In some parts of Germany and Switzerland, this animal brings eggs instead of a Bunny.
Fox
Who is the longest tenured staff member with the Township of Essa (in the administration centre)?
Debbie
In antiquity Christians placed a ______ under the altar, had it blessed, and then ate it on Easter
Lamb
In what Century was the Easter Bunny first introduced to North America?
18th Century
Which city holds the world record for the largest chocolate Easter egg (15,873 lbs.)?
Tosca, Italy
Where/what county does the tradition of the Easter Bunny come from?
Germany
Which Department is the smallest in terms of staff members (and brings the best snacks)?
Planning Department