Easter Around The World
What type of meat is commonly eaten on Easter in the US.
Ham
What color is the Easter bunny?
White
Candy is a common item received on Easter. What item is the candy usually carried or delivered in?
In a basket (Easter basket)
What does Easter celebrate?
The resurrection of Jesus Christ. He rose!!!
April showers bring May flowers!
What is the name of an accessory worn on Easter Sunday. (Not typically worn anymore but used to be very popular)
Easter bonnet
What 3 animals are associated with Easter?
Lamb, Chick, and Bunny
Is chocolate or jellybeans more popular during Easter.
Chocolate!
What is the Friday before Easter usually called?
Good Friday
What is the main cause of spring allergies?
Increased pollen from flowers
What country did hot cross buns originate from?
England
What are Easter baskets made to look like/represent?
A bird’s nest
What part of a hollow chocolate Easter bunny do most people eat first?
The ears
How many days before Easter was Jesus crucified?
3
What is the official name for the first day of spring?
Spring equinox
In Greese, those who celebrate Easter typically dye their Easter eggs one color. What color do they dye them?
Red
The idea of the Easter bunny delivering candy and eggs originated in what country?
Germany
What are the most popular Easter candies in America?
A. Starburst Jellybeans
B. Hershey’s Milk Chocolate kisses
C. M&M’s
D. Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs
D. Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs
Who was the first to see Jesus after his resurrection?
Mary Magdalene
What was the first day of spring in 2023?
A. March 6th
B. April 2nd
C. March 20th
D. March 17
C. March 20
What Easter tradition known as Scoppio del Carro, or "explosion of the cart” takes place in Florence, Italy?
Gathering of Fireworks
What state held the largest Easter egg hunt in the US?
A. Florida
B. Kansas
C. California
D. Texas
A. Florida (happened in 2007, had 501,000 eggs!)
How much money do Americans spend on Easter candy?
A. 980 million
B. 1.9 Billion
C. 3 Billion
D. 1.65 Billion
B. 1.9 Billion
“The Jews buried persons the same day they died. The body was wrapped in strips of cloth and placed in a tomb, often a cave with a large stone in front of the entrance.” For special people, what was wrapped with the cloth?
Sweet-smelling spices
What is the last day of spring in 2023?
A. June 21st
B. June 22nd
C. June 23rd
D. June 30th
A. June 21st