History
Easter in different countries
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Fun Facts
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What year did Jesus die?

Approximately 33 A.D

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What country started painting eggs?

Ukraine

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Why are eggs dyed?

To represent the blood of Jesus

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Where is the largest Easter parade held?

New York

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When did the Easter bunny makes its way to America

1700's

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What country started the tradition of the Easter Bunny

Germany

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What color are Easter eggs in Greece

Red

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How many jelly beans are produced in the US each year

16 billion

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What year did the annual Easter egg roll start?

1878

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In Switzerland instead of an Easter bunny they have a different animal

What animal is this?

Easter Bird, specifically a cuckoo
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Where was the first Easter egg made?

The UK

Specifically Bristol, England

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How long did a single peep first take to make?

27 hours

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When was the earliest recording of Easter being celebrated?

The 2nd century
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What do kids in Sweden dress up as for Easter?

Witches, old men and old women

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How much does the largest Easter egg weigh?

5000 pounds

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Why is Easter called Easter?

Because of the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre

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When did Easter egg hunts start?

16th Century

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How many states recognize Good Friday as a holiday?

12

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How much was the most expensive Easter egg sold for?

18.5 million

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What other religion celebrates Easter

Alawism