Origins
Vocabulary
Symbols
Trivia
100

Who was reborn and ascended to Heaven on Easter?

Jesus
100

What is this called?

Chick

100

What does the Easter bunny do?

He brings eggs and candies to kids

100

What is a popular Easter candy?

Marshmallow peeps, chocolates

200

What religion is Easter a part of?

Christianity

200

What is this called?

Lamb

200

What are two symbols of Easter?

Bunnies, chicks, eggs, lambs, springtime!

200

What happens on the South Lawn of the White House each Easter?

The Egg Roll!

300

What country invented the Easter bunny?

Germany

300

Where do you put your Easter eggs and candies?

In a basket

300

What is it called when kids go looking for eggs and candies?

An Easter Egg Hunt

300

When is Easter?

The Sunday after the first full moon of the Spring Equinox

400

What are two ways people celebrate Easter?

People go to church, have brunch or dinner with their families, do Easter egg hunts, and exchange small gifts

400

What is it called when you color eggs?

Dye - you dye them!

400

What is a nest?

A bird's home where it can lay its eggs

400

How are Easter eggs usually cooked?

Hard boiled

500

What is the myth of the Easter Bunny?

In Germany, there was a story that there was a magical bunny who laid colorful eggs. Immigrants from Germany spread this legend around the world!

500

What are these called?

Jelly beans

500

Why are bunnies and eggs symbols of Easter?

They are symbols of fertility. This makes sense because Easter is in the springtime (when all the plants grow) and celebrates the rebirth of Jesus!

500

What US president began the tradition of the Easter party at the White House?

Rutherford B. Hayes