Easter Across the World
Which country introduced the Easter Bunny tradition to America via immigrants?
Germany (1700s)
What’s the traditional Easter meat in the U.S.?
Ham
What’s forbidden during Lenten Fridays?
Meat
The first Easter eggs were dyed what color?
Red
What ash-based mark do Catholics receive on Ash Wednesday?
Cross on the forehead
Which country eats hot cross buns on Good Friday?
Great Britain
What bread-based snack is associated with Easter?
Pretzels
How long does Lent traditionally last?
40 days
Which cartoon bunny debuted in the 1940s Easter specials?
Bugs Bunny
The Sunday before Easter is called what?
Palm Sunday
The world record for the largest chocolate Easter egg was made in what country?
Italy
What’s the best-selling Easter candy in the U.S.?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs
What holiday is celebrated on the last day before Lent begins?
Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)
What two games are traditionally played with Easter eggs?
Easter egg hunts and Easter egg rolls
Easter’s date is determined by what?
The Moon
Dyeing Easter eggs is a tradition that began in which country?
Ukraine
Which candy company produces 1.5 million Creme Eggs daily?
Cadbury
In the 13th century, the church prohibited eating what during Holy Week?
Eggs
Which president was the first to introduce an Easter bunny to the White House Easter Egg Roll?
Richard Nixon
What animal symbolizes sacrifice in Easter traditions?
Lamb
Which country hosts an annual Golden Egg Hunt?
Sweden (24-karat golden egg prize)
How many jellybeans are made for Easter annually?
16 Billion
In the Bible, what Jewish holiday was being celebrated the week of Jesus’ death and resurrection?
Passover
What’s the record for the largest Easter egg hunt?
501,000 eggs (Florida)
What flower symbolizes purity and rebirth during Easter?
White Lily