Easter History
& Meaning
& Meaning
What event does Easter celebrate?
The Resurrection of Jesus three days after his crucifixion.
What does the Easter Bunny symbolize?
Rebirth and resurrection.
What were early Easter eggs made of?
Hard-boiled hen, duck, or goose eggs.
What is an egg roll race?
A game where children roll decorated eggs down a hill to see whose egg rolls the farthest without breaking.
Who created the famous Fabergé eggs?
Jeweler Carl Fabergé.
What Anglo-Saxon month is Easter named after?
Eostremonath.
What Christian figure is the rabbit associated with?
Mary, the mother of Jesus.
What is the process of making Pace eggs?
Boiling eggs wrapped in onion skins for decoration.
What is the significance of the egg roll race?
It symbolizes the rolling away of the stone from Jesus’ tomb.
Which Russian rulers commissioned Fabergé eggs?
Czar Alexander III and Czar Nicholas II.
How does the Easter egg symbolize Jesus’ resurrection?
The hard shell represents Jesus’ tomb, and the chick breaking through symbolizes His resurrection.
What does wearing an Easter bonnet with flowers represent?
Celebrating spring and new life.
What superstition is linked to eggs laid on Good Friday?
They would turn into diamonds after 100 days.
What do players balance in an egg and spoon race?
An egg on a spoon while racing to the finish line.
How many Fabergé Imperial Eggs are known to exist today?
57
hen can Easter fall each year?
Between March 22 and April 25.
What was forbidden to eat during Lent in earlier times?
Eggs
What year was the first English chocolate Easter egg made?
1873.
What game involves hopping to the finish line inside a sack?
Sack race.
What made Fabergé eggs special?
They were handcrafted from precious metals and gems, often containing hidden surprises.
What marks the end of Lent?
Easter Sunday.
Why did Edward I purchase 450 eggs in 1290?
To have them gold-leafed and given as Good Friday offerings.
Which company made the first Cadbury chocolate egg?
Cadbury in 1876.
What activity involves searching for hidden eggs?
Easter egg hunt.
What year were the first Fabergé eggs made?
Late 19th century.