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100

What activity involves searching for hidden eggs, often filled with candy?

What is an Easter egg hunt?

100

What sweet, spiced bread is traditionally eaten at Easter and marked with a cross on top?

What are hot cross buns

100

Easter celebrates the resurrection of which historical religious figure?

Who is Jesus Christ?

100

What decorated item is a symbol of new life and rebirth?

What is an Easter egg?

100

In Greece, what color are Easter eggs traditionally dyed to symbolize the blood of Christ?

What is red?

200

What is the traditional day of the week Easter is celebrated on?

What is Sunday?

200

What type of meat is most traditionally served as the main dish for Easter dinner?

What is lamb?

200

What Roman method of execution was used in the death of Jesus, commemorated on Good Friday?

What is crucifixion?


200

What animal is traditionally said to bring Easter eggs?

What is the Easter Bunny?

200

In the United Kingdom, what traditional Easter activity involves rolling decorated eggs down hills?

What is egg rolling?

300

What is the name of the week leading up to Easter, starting with Palm Sunday?

What is Holy Week?

300

What chocolate treat became widely popular in Europe in the 19th century as an Easter gift?

What are chocolate eggs?

300

What event, said to occur three days after Jesus’ crucifixion, is celebrated on Easter Sunday?

What is the resurrection?

300

What sweet treat shaped like an animal is commonly eaten at Easter, especially in chocolate form?

What is a chocolate bunny?

300

In Sweden, what do children dress up as during Easter, similar to Halloween costumes?

What are Easter witches?

400

What Christian event does Easter celebrate?

What is the resurrection of Jesus Christ?

400

What Italian Easter bread is shaped like a dove and symbolizes peace?

What is colomba? [Colomba di Pasqua]

400

Which empire governed the region where Jesus was crucified?

What is the Roman Empire?

400

What flower, often associated with Easter, symbolises purity and resurrection?

What is the Easter lily?

400

In Spain, what are the large religious processions held during Holy Week called?

What is Semana Santa?

500

What is the name of the Saturday before Easter Sunday, traditionally observed with church vigils?

What is Holy Saturday?

500

What purple Eastern European dish is commonly served at Easter meals?

What is beetroot horseradish (Ćwikła)

500

What is the name of the period of 40 days leading up to Easter, traditionally observed with fasting?

What is Lent?

500

What religious symbol, often displayed in churches, represents sacrifice and is central to Easter?

What is the cross?

500

In Poland, what is the name of the Easter Monday tradition where people splash each other with water?

What is Śmigus-Dyngus?