‘Twas the days before Easter
Who betrayed Jesus before his crucifixion?
Judas (Iscariot)
What holiday comes before Easter Sunday?
Good Friday
What event does Easter celebrate?
The resurrection of Jesus Christ
What animal is a symbol of Easter
Rabbit/Easter bunny
What does the lamb symbolize in Easter traditions?
Jesus Christ (as the Lamb of God)
Who was the Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to death?
Pontius Pilate
What was placed on Jesus’ head during His crucifixion?
A crown of thrones
How many days after his crucifixion did Jesus rise?
Three days
What is a traditional Easter activity for Families?
Egg hunt
What is the significance of the Easter egg in Christian symbolism?
The resurrection and new life
What is the week leading up to Easter called?
Holy Week
What was placed above Jesus on the cross?
A sign reading “King of the Jews”
What covered the entrance to Jesus’ tomb?
A large stone
What flower is commonly associated with Easter
Lily
What famous Russian decorative eggs are associated with Easter
Faberge egg
What day marks Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem before Easter?
Palm Sunday
What happened to the Temple curtain when Jesus died?
It was torn in two
What is another name for Easter Sunday
Resurrection Sunday
What 325 AD council standardized the date of Easter?
The First Council of Nicaea
In which country did the Easter bunny tradition originate?
Germany
What garden did Jesus pray in before his arrest?
The Garden of Gethsemane
Who helped carry Jesus’ cross?
Simon of Cyrene
Who discovered that Jesus’ tomb was empty?
Mary Magdalene
What Anglo-Saxon goddess is sometimes linked to the name Easter?
Eostre
What is the method used to calculate the date of Easter each year?
The first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox