Religious Easter
Easter celebrates this key Christian event.
What is the resurrection of Jesus?
The Monday after Easter is known as this in Italy.
What is Pasquetta?
This dove-shaped cake is an Easter staple.
What is Colomba di Pasqua?
This animal is a symbol of fertility and is tied to Easter.
What is a rabbit?
Uovo
Como se dice "egg" in Italiano?
This 40-day period leads up to Easter.
What is Lent?
Italian families often gather here for a big Pasquetta picnic.
What is the countryside?
This Neapolitan dessert is made with ricotta and wheat.
What is pastiera?
These are often decorated and exchanged at Easter.
What are eggs?
Cioccolato
Como se dice "chocolate" in Italiano?
This holy day marks the crucifixion of Jesus.
What is Good Friday?
Children in Italy often receive this chocolate treat with a surprise inside.
What is a chocolate egg?
This savory Easter pie from Liguria is filled with greens, eggs, and cheese.
What is torta pasqualina?
This plant is blessed and handed out on Palm Sunday.
What is an olive branch?
Primavera
Como se dice "spring" in Italiano?
This disciple doubted Jesus had risen until he saw Him.
Who is Thomas?
On Easter Sunday, many Italians attend this special event early in the morning.
What is the Easter Mass?
This meat is traditionally served as the main course.
What is lamb?
Easter is often associated with this concept of new beginnings.
What is rebirth?
Gesù Christo
Como se dice "Jesus Christ" in Italiano?
This city is central to the Vatican’s Easter celebrations.
What is Rome?
Some Italians bring these to be blessed at Easter Mass.
What are Easter foods or baskets?
This bread often includes whole eggs baked into it.
What is pane di Pasqua?
The dove in Colomba cake symbolizes this.
What is peace OR the Holy Spirit?
Coniglia
Como se dice "rabbit" in Italiano?