Origins of Easter
When was the first celebration of Easter recorded?
2nd century
What is the symbol of Easter in Switzerland?
A cuckoo.
How many chocolate bunnies are produced in the USA each year?
90 million.
The period of 4 weeks before Easter
Lent
What do the Christians celebrate on Easter Day?
The resurrection of Jesus.
What festival was Easter adopted from according to a popular theory?
Pagan festival
What does the rabbit symbolize?
Fertility, new life
How many jelly beans are produced in the USA every year?
16 bln.
What is important for most American children at Easter time?
Sweet stuff
What is the most popular game for children on Easter day?
Egg hunt.
Why was the rabbit chosen as the symbol of Easter?
It symbolizes new life and fertility.
What animals and birds are the symbols of Easter in Germany? Name at least 2.
Fox, chick, rooster, stork.
When were jelly beans invented?
17th century.
What food was banned before Easter? Name 3.
Eggs, meat, wine, cheese, milk.
Who brings Easter eggs to children in Lithuania (not in the film)?
Easter Granny
What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon goddess that Easter might have come from?
EOSTRE
When did jelly beans become Easter candy?
1930.
Which holiday is the record holder in the sales of candy?
Halloween.
How were eggs decorated in Russia?
With jewels.
Who is Easter the most important holiday for?
People of Christian faith.
When did the connection between rabbits and Easter arise?
17th century (in Protestant Europe)
What makes Easter a popular secular holiday? Name 3 symbols.
Easter Bunny, decorated eggs, candy/chocolate.
How many American families prepare Easter baskets for their kids?
88%
What was the name of a jeweller who made expensive eggs in Russia?
Peter Carl Faberge
What was the inspiration for today's Easter Bunny according to a legend?
The hare which was Eostre's pet.