April History
Easter? I barely know her!
Easter by the numbers
Movies,TV, and Books
Easter Around the World
100

The Civil War kicked off this year, with the April 12th attack on Fort Sumter

What is 1861?

100

This city hosts the most popular Easter parade in the world

What is New York City?

100

In the bible, how many days pass between Jesus' death and resurrection?

What is 3? 

100

This animated movie follows different holiday heroes as they try to protect the world from the boogeyman.

What is 'Rise of the Guardians?' 

100

This popular song and treat is a Good Friday tradition in England 

What is Hot Crossed Buns?

200

This maritime disaster occurred in 1912, killing over 1500 people

What is the sinking of the Titanic 

200

In the 13th century, the church banned people from eating what during the Holy Week?

What are eggs?

200

This was the first year that Cadbury Creme Eggs were introduced

What is 1963?

200

This live action film features an animated bunny who is just trying to make it as a drummer in LA. 

What is 'Hop'?

200

This animal flies over the nest... and delivers children eggs on Easter! 

What is the cuckoo? 

300
Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated outside of his home on April 4th of what year?

What is 1968?

300

Easter must fall between which two dates in March and April?

What is March 22nd and April 25th?

300

How many jelly beans do Americans eat each year?

What is 16 billion jelly beans?

300

This classic animated friend group has a 1974 television Easter special where one character puts on bunny ears and hops around delivering eggs to kids, earning him the name "The Easter ______"

What is "The Easter Beagle" or "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown"

300

This woodland animal brings children goods in Westphalia, Germany. 

What is a fox?

400

This general surrendered at Appomattox Court House on April 8th, 1865

Who is Robert E. Lee?

400

Which president started the tradition of the Easter Egg Roll on the south lawn?

Who is Rutherford B. Hayes?

400

About how many chocolate bunnies are produced each year?

What is 90 million?

400

This star studded movie with a mostly female cast centers around Spring and Easter, featuring an egg hunt and the quote "It's almost time for the Easter bunny!" 

What is "Steel Magnolia's"?

400

Dyeing Easter Eggs began in what European country?

What is Ukraine?

500

The first earth day was celebrated this year.

What is 1970?

500

This determines Easter's date

What is the moon?

500

How much did the heaviest chocolate egg ever weigh?

What is 15,873 pounds?

500

This children's book features a bunny who likes to suck the juice out of various fruits and vegetables...

What is "Bunnicula"?

500

Easter Island is off the coast of what country?

What is Chile?