Easter Trivia
What colour were Easter Eggs originally dyed?
Answer: Red
This bird is often the main course of a thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Answer: Turkey
These party decorations often filled with air or helium to make them float.
Answer: Balloons
In Norway it is a common tradition to watch what kind of television shows during the Easter season?
a) Comedies
b) Crime Thrillers
c) Action
Answer: b) Crime Thrillers
How many times did Jesus fall while carrying the cross through Jerusalem?
Answer: 3
What is the 40-day period before Easter?
Answer: Lent
This cake made with a vegetable and topped with cream cheese icing is a favourite for many people this time of year.
Answer: Carrot Cake
These items used to be used for light in a home but now can be a colourful and scented decoration when lit.
Answer: Candles
On Good Friday in Bermuda, what toy is made at home to fly in the air.
Answer: Kites
What was placed on Jesus' head before he was ordered to carry the cross?
Answer: Crown of Thornes
What egg-shaped candy was illegal in the United States?
Answer: Kinder Surprise
This holiday food looks a collapsed muffin but shares a name with a common dessert.
Answer: Yorkshire Pudding
These little men with beards and pointy hats are an old school decoration people put in their gardens.
Answer: Garden Gnomes
In Switzerland, they have a competition involving eggs. The object of the activity is to ____________
a) Make the best egg related dish
b) To decorate the most colourful easter egg
c) To throw a coin into a hard boiled egg
Answer: c) To throw a coin into a hard boiled egg
How many stations of the cross are there?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 14
Answer: c) 14
How many marzipan balls are traditionally on a simnel cake?
a) 5
b) 11
c) 16
Answer: b) 11
This French cheese covered in puff pastry is a tasty dish to have especially on a cold holiday.
Answer: Brie
A fancy pot to hold flowers.
Answer: Vase
The "explosion of the cart" involves a cart filled with fireworks ignited in front of the Cathedral. This occurs in which European country
a) Italy
b) Germany
c) Ukraine
Answer: a) Italy
How many days passed between Jesus’ death and resurrection?
Answer: 3
Which chocolate company makes the most popular Easter candy in America?
a) Reese's
b) Cadbury
c) Hershey's
Answer: a) Reese's
Mini eggs are multi coloured chocolate eggs that can be seen on shelves in many grocery stores. These candy eggs are made by_________?
Answer: Cadbury
What three common animals are often seen on decorations around the Easter Season?
Answer: Bunny Rabbit, Baby Chick, Lamb
In Sweden and Finland, children dress up as what in exchange for candy?
a) Rabbit
b) Chick
c) Witch
Answer: c) Witch
Which Disciple sold Jesus for 30 pieces of Silver?
Answer: Judas