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Easter celebrates the ________ of Jesus Christ.
Resurrection.
The traditional Ukrainian way of painting Easter eggs is called what?
This tradition is known as Pysanka.
What’s the name of the Peanuts Easter special?
This holiday special is called It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown.
In the 13th century, the church prohibited eating what during Holy Week?
Eggs weren’t allowed to be eaten during Holy Week
While the Easter Bunny brings children eggs in the U.S., what sort of critter delivers the goods in Westphalia, Germany?
A fox delivers goods in Germany.
What flower is considered an Easter symbol?
A lily
Besides bunnies, what animal is considered an Easter symbol?
A lamb is considered an Easter symbol.
In the Bible, what Jewish holiday was being celebrated the week of Jesus’ death and resurrection?
Passover was being celebrated during this week
Which day of Holy Week is to honor the Last Supper?
Holy Thursday is meant to honor the Last Supper.
In the Bible, who was the first person to enter Jesus’ tomb?
Peter was the first person to enter the tomb, according to the Bible.
What do the marzipan balls on a simnel cake represent?
Apostles (minus Judas)
Which American Literature professor wrote the traditional Easter hymn “Up from the Grove He Arose”?
Robert Lowry wrote this traditional Easter hymn.
What bread-based snack is associated with Easter?
Pretzels are associated with Easter.
Why are pretzels considered an Easter food?
They are considered an Easter food because their design is said to look like praying arms and hands.
In which state did the Easter bunny first appear?
The Easter bunny first appeared in the state of Pennsylvania.
Instead of Easter bunnies, Swedish kids dress up as what?
Easter Wizards
What celebrity was made into a chocolate bunny for the first time in 2015?
Benedict Cumberbatch was made into a chocolate bunny.
Which apostle doubted Jesus’ resurrection?
The Apostle Thomas doubted the resurrection
In Britain, the Easter Act of 1928 was an attempt to do what?
This was an attempt to establish a set annual date for Easter.
In England, when you dance between Easter eggs on a floor, it’s called what?
Dancing between Easter eggs is called hop-egging
According to the song Peter Cottontail, what is the bunny bringing for Tommy?
Jelly beans
The Easter Bunny originated in what country?
Germany.
Who introduced Easter bonnet into American popular culture in 1933?
Irving Berlin
In the Bible, Judas traded Jesus in exchange for what?
30 pieces of silver.
In the Bible, what prisoner was released instead of Jesus?
Barrabas was released instead of Jesus