Holy Week Moments
On this day, Jesus shared the Last Supper with his Apostles?
Maundy Thursday
Eggs became associated with Easter long before modern candy traditions because they symbolized this concept in many ancient cultures.
New life or rebirth
This marshmallow candy comes in bright colors and is shaped like chicks and bunnies.
Peeps
This colorful plant is one of the first flowers to bloom in spring and often pops up from bulbs.
Tulips
I hop around and deliver eggs to children at Easter. Who am I?
Easter Bunny
The Gospel of Matthew specifically mentions that people laid not only palm branches but also what during Jesus’ entry?
The modern English word “Easter” is believed to be derived from the name of this Anglo-Saxon spring goddess.
Who is Eostre (or Ostara)
This candy company introduced chocolate eggs in the 1800s and helped popularize them as Easter treats worldwide.
Cadbury
The increase in daylight during spring happens because this astronomical event
The spring (vernal) equinox
I am a candy eaten at Easter, have a creamy yolk inside, and look like a real egg. Who am I?
Cadbury Creme Egg
What is the name of the high priest’s servant whose ear was cut off?
Malchus
The Last Supper is widely believed to have been a Passover meal, which traditionally includes this ceremonial dinner.
Seder
Jelly beans became especially popular at Easter after being heavily associated with this U.S. president, who kept them in the Oval Office.
This vitamin naturally increases in humans during spring due to more sunlight exposure.
Vitamin D
I am yellow and bloom in spring, often called a herald of the season. Who am I?
Daffodil
Which Gospel states that Judas identified Jesus with a kiss, while also recording Jesus addressing him directly during the act?
Gospel of Luke
The date of Easter is determined each year based on the first Sunday after this event.
The first full moon after the Spring Equinox
This company produces the popular marshmallow Peeps candy.
Just Born
Butterflies begin their spring emergence as this stage of development before becoming a winged adult.
Chrysalis (pupa)
I am a chocolate Easter bunny brand famous for my gold foil wrapping and red ribbon. Who am I?
Lindt
Which Gospel uniquely records that a young man fled naked when Jesus was arrested?
Gospel of Mark
In early Christianity, this major debate centered on whether Easter should always be celebrated on the same date as this Jewish observance Passover.
the “Quartodeciman controversy”
Cadbury Mini Eggs are known for their speckled shells, which are most commonly sold in these Easter pastel shades.
Pink, Blue, Purple, Yellow.
This hormone in plants increases in spring, helping trigger growth and longer stems as daylight increases.
Auxin
I was the Roman governor who presided over Jesus’ trial and ultimately sentenced Him to be crucified. Who am I?
Pontius Pilate