Easter Symbolism
What do Eggs symbolize?
The empty tomb of christ/ new life
How many Chocolate Bunnies are sold during Easter?
90 Million
What city did Jesus ride into?
Jerusalem.
When Jesus visited the temple he found merchants and shop owners in a holy place. He told them all to leave. What can we learn from this story?
"By cleansing the temple of unholy influences, Jesus showed us that we can have the courage to remove the distractions that come between us and our relationship with god"
"Because Jesus walked such a long, lonely path utterly alone, we do not have to."
Jeffery R. Holland
What do Bunnies symbolize?
They are a symbol of fertility and life(rebirth)
How many Peeps are eaten in America during Easter?
1.5 million
When Jesus entered the city he was greeted with shouts of Hosanna. What does that mean?
It means "Please Save Us"
The Law of Moses, tells believers to "love thy neighbor as thyself". But Jesus taught a higher law, what was it?
"Love one another, as I have loved you."
What does this mean to you?
"He lived for us, and he died for us. What can we, in return, give to him?"
Thomas S. Monson
What do Lillies symbolize?
purity and hope
What percentage of people eat the ears of a Chocolate Bunny first?
59%
What Animal did Jesus ride into the city on?
A Donkey. This was the fulfilling of a biblical prophesy that the Messiah would come humbly, riding upon a donkey. Found in Zechariah 9:9-10
He also taught, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren ye have done it unto me." What do you think this means?
Whenever we serve others we are serving God.
"Though you may feel that no one can understand the depth of your despair; our Savior, Jesus Christ, understands. He suffered more than we can possibly imagine, and he did it for us; he did it for you. You are not alone."
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
What do Lambs symbolize?
Where sacred sacrificial animals/ Symbolize Jesus's sacrifice.
What country came up with the idea of the Easter bunny?
Germany
What did it mean when the people laid items of clothing on Jesus's path?
It was a gesture of respect reserved for royalty. The people understood that he was their King.
During the Last Supper Jesus introduced the Sacrament. What's the partaking of the bread and water and invitation for us to do?
"We are to remember—what He did, who He is, and why it matters more than anything else."
"Easter is a time when the Christian world focuses on the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. That one moment in time changed everything forever. The Savior broke down every barrier that stood in the way of our return to a loving Heavenly Father.”
M. Russel Ballard
What do Butterflies symbolize?
Seeming death and new transformed life
How much money is spent on candy in America during Easter?
2.6 Billion
They also laid Palm Leaves. What do those represent?
They are a symbol of Victory. They have become a reminder of Jesus's triumph over sin and death.
What can we learn from Jesus's sacrifice on the Cross and in Gethsemane?
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." -John 3:16
"Because of the Lord’s Atonement, resurrection (or immortality) became a reality. Because of the Atonement, eternal life became a possibility for all who would qualify. For the Atonement of the Lord and His gift of resurrection—for this sublime message of Easter—thanks be to God!”
Russel M. Nelson