Easter Ease
Is more candy sold for Easter, Christmas, Valentine's Day or Halloween?
Halloween
Most Americans bite off what part of a chocolate bunny first?
The Ears
This animal is often seen in Easter imagery, symbolizing innocence and purity, and is also a sign of spring.
What is the rabbit (or Easter bunny)?
This symbol, often seen during Easter, represents new life and is frequently associated with Jesus' resurrection.
What is the butterfly?
According to the Bible, how many days passed between Jesus’ death and resurrection?
Three
How many jellybeans do Americans consume each Easter?
1 million * 5 million * 10 million * 16 billion
16 billion
This Gospel begins its resurrection account with the women finding Jesus' tomb empty and an angel telling them He has risen. What color vestments does the priest wear during Lent?
What is Matthew?
In Christian theology, this term refers to Jesus Christ’s act of suffering, dying, and rising from the dead to atone for humanity's sins.
What is the Atonement?
What does Easter Sunday represent?
The resurrection of Jesus Christ.
What is the Sunday before Easter called?
Palm Sunday
Besides bunnies, what animal is considered an Easter symbol?
A Lamb * A Donkey * A Horse * A Dog
A Lamb
While the Easter Bunny brings children eggs in the U.S., what sort of critter delivers the goods in Westphalia, Germany?
A Fox * A Dog * A Mouse * An Eagle
A Fox
This Christian apostle, known for his letters, wrote extensively about the significance of the resurrection, calling it a foundation of the Christian faith.
Who is Paul?
How many times did Peter deny Christ after the abandoned the Lord?
Three times (Luke 22:54-57; Mark 14:69, 70; Matthew 26:73-75; John 18:13-27)
This person, known for being one of the first to encounter the risen Christ in the garden near His tomb, mistakenly took Him for a gardener.
Who is Mary Magdalene (John 20:14-16)
What vegetable do kids leave out for the Easter bunny?
Carrots
What is the most popular color of marshmallow Peeps?
Yellow
This apostle, known for being the "rock" on which Jesus would build His church, famously denied Jesus three times before His crucifixion.
Who is Peter?
What happened to Jesus on Good Friday?
He was crucified
How did Judas identify Jesus to the soldiers?
By giving Him a kiss (Matthew 26:47-49)
Which famous chocolate company makes Cadbury Creme Eggs in the United States?
Hersheys * Cadbury * Nestle * Godiva
Hersheys
In many Christian traditions, this activity involves rolling a symbolic egg to represent the stone being rolled away from Jesus’ tomb.
What is the Easter egg roll?
This Gospel includes a post-resurrection appearance of Jesus to two disciples on the road to this town, where they did not recognize Him until He broke bread with them
What is Emmaus(Luke 24:13-35)
Where did Jesus go on Palm Sunday?
He entered Jerusalem.
Who was the first person to see the risen Christ?
Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9)