Easter Story
Fictional Rabbits
E-A-S-T-E-R (Answers begin with these letters, in order)
Easter Traditions
Egg-citing Phrases
100

When Jesus entered Jerusalem on what is now celebrated as Palm Sunday, he was riding atop this animal.

What is a Donkey?

100

This fictional bunny of song comes "hoppin' down the bunny trail."

Who is Peter Cottontail.

100

This animal is the most prominent symbol of secular Easter.

What is the Easter Bunny?

100

For Christians, these white flowers that decorate homes and churches at Easter symbolize the purity of Christ.

What are lilies?

100

This term refers to an amount of money saved for the future.

What is a nest egg?

200

Christians commemorate this famous meal on Maundy Thursday.

What is the Last Supper of Jesus?

200

This mischievous young rabbit with a taste for fresh veggies gets into Mr. McGregor's garden.

Who is Peter Rabbit?

200

This day follows Mardi Gras and marks the beginning of Lent.

What is Ash Wednesday?

200

These sweet breads marked with a Christian symbol are traditionally eaten during Lent, particularly on Good Friday. 

What are Hot cross Buns?

200

If you do this you are encouraging or urging someone to do something.

What is "egg on?"

300

Judas traded this many pieces of silver for the life of Jesus.

What is 30?

300

This cloth toy rabbit longs to become "real" through the love of his owner.

What is Velveteen Rabbit.

300

The Apostles did this while Jesus prayed in the garden of Gethsemane immediately after the Last Supper.

What is slept?

300

This food is an ancient symbol of new life.

What is an Easter Egg?

300

This saying is another way to express embarrassment or humiliation. 

What is "to have egg on one's face?"

400

Jesus was crucified on this skull-shaped hill in ancient Jerusalem.

What is Golgotha?

400

Alice follows this fictional bunny down the rabbit hole.

Who is the White Rabbit?

400

A bouquet of these flowers in purple and white make the perfect Easter bouquet.

What are tulips?

400

This meat, with roots in Passover celebrations, is also a traditional Easter food.

What is lamb?

400

This saying tells someone to not risk losing everything by having one plan and depend entirely on it for success.

What is "don't put all of your eggs in one basket?"

500

The inscription was placed above Jesus' head on the cross.

What is INRI.

500

Fewer than a hundred individuals have been named an Honorary Marine, and this fictional rabbit is one of them.

Who is Bugs Bunny?

500

This 50-day period begins on Easter Sunday and ends on Pentecost Sunday.

What is Eastertide?

500

This new York City Easter Sunday tradition dates back to the mid-1800's, when the upper crust of society strolled along Fifth Avenue after Easter services, showing off their new spring outfits and hats.

What is the Easter parade?

500

This phrase refers to the practice of ruining something that is making one successful.

What is "Kill the goose that lays the golden egg?"