What happened on Easter Sunday?
Jesus we resurrected
What color is the Easter Bunny typically?
White
Popular Marshmallow candy for Easter
Peeps
Brightly colored and decorated for Easter. What are they?
eggs
What is the name of the bunny in which we now know as the Easter Bunny?
Peter Cottontail or Peter Rabbit
What day begins the Holy week?
Palms Sunday
What is the most famous Easter egg hunt in the US?
The Presidential Hunt The White House Easter Egg Roll is a timeless tradition in our countries capital, a beloved Easter classic event that has been around since 1878. This hunt will challenge participants and allow our younger generation to get excited about the government by being so close to the action.
True or false: Most people prefer milk chocolate over dark chocolate.
True
Did Jesus know he would be resurrected?
Yes for he told his disciples he would suffer, die, and be raised on the third day
What is the famous candy bunny often seen on Easer?
What are hidden on Easter and hunted by children?
Easter eggs
What is the most common symbol of Easter?
White rabbit
Where did Peter go that he was warned not to go?
Mr. McGregor's garden
What famous meal took place during the Holy week?
The last supper
What do children do with hard boiled eggs for Easter?
dye them
Most Americans bite off what part of a chocolate bunny first?
The ears
Whom moved the stone on Easter Sunday from Jeaus tomb?
An angle of God and earthquake
What does the Easter bunny bring to the good boys and girls?
Treats
What type of beans are brought for Easter?
Jelly Beans
What flower is commonly associated with Easter?
Easter Lilly's
True or False
Peter Rabbit was based on a true story of a pet rabbit the author has as a child.
True the author had a pet rabbit named Peter Piper and he inspired the story
What is the Friday of the Holy week called?
Good Friday
What does the Easter bunny do with Easter eggs for children?
hide them
An Easter ________ is any new or fancy hat worn by tradition as a Christian head covering on Easter.
bonnet
Who was the first to see Jesus after the stone was moved?
Mary Magdalene. Matthew says that after the angel moved the stone he sat upon it, both to frighten away the soldiers and to make it clear that no one could replace it.
In Sweden the children's believe in Easter_______ commonly associated with Halloween in America.
Hint: tall pointy hat
Easter witches and they dress up and go door to door for treats.
What color Jelly Bean is the most popular?
Red
Jesus died on this and its now a celebrated symbol for Easter and his sacrifice.
The cross
What happened to Peter Rabbits father?
he was put into a pie by Mrs. McGregor,
What day ENDS the holy week?
Easter Sunday
The first Easter eggs were dyed which color?
Red to represent the blood of Christ
How long is Lent?
40 days
The Lord is risen indeed!" is from what book in the bible?
Luke
True or False
The Easter Bunny used to be more like Santa and decide weather children's were good and deserved eggs or not.
True the Easter bunny's role was originally based off of Father Christmas
What popular Easter candy is this?
Easter Egg Whoppers
What animal besides the bunny is often a symbol of Easter?
a lamb
Where was Mrs. Rabbit going?
Mrs. Rabbit gets ready to go to the Bakery to buy a loaf of brown bread and five currant buns.
What happened on Wednesday of the Holy week?
Jesus was betrayed by Judas chose to betray Jesus.
What state held the largest Easter egg hunt ever in the United States?
Florida
Easter’s date is determined by what?
the moon
Where did Jesus appear to the two disciples?
Later on Easter Sunday, Jesus appeared to two disciples on the road to Emmaus.
What did children used to leave out for the Easter Bunny?
Hint: similar to the cookies left out for Santa and today often left out for the reindeer.
Although it's not as common now, German children in the early days of Oschter Haws used to leave out carrots for the Easter Bunny—just as children now leave out milk and cookies for Santa Claus on Christmas.
Cadbury ________Eggs are one of Easters most popular candy's
Creme
What roll and also songs is commonly associated with Easter?
Hot curst buns
What was Peter Rabbit wearing that he lost in Mr. McGregor's garden?
Blue jacket with brass bottom's and shoes
What day ends Lent during the Holy week?
Which presidential administration hosted the first White House Easter egg roll?
Hayes
In the Bible, what did Jesus and his apostles eat at the Last Supper?
Bread and Wine
What 4 words did Jesus use to greet the apostles on Easter Sunday?
“Peace be with you”
In what season does the Easter bunny visit in Australia?
Fall
A fun sweet treat in the shape of a bunny is often giving to children on Easter. What is it?
a chocolate rabbit
A yellow baby often seen on Easter, and on the farm?
chicks
Peter Rabbit had 3 syblings, try naming 2.
Floopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail
What does Holy Saturday represent?
Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his death,
Which president was the first to introduce an Easter bunny to the White House Easter egg roll?
Buying what for Easter is said to bring good luck for the rest of the year?
New Clothes
Matthew John and Luke
In what country did the Easter bunny originate?
Hint: not America but famous for beer
Germany
Most popular Easter candy in the US according to Insta Cart
Reese's Eggs
The bird that represents peace, salvation but above all the resurrection.
a dove also used by Noah in the bible
Whom comforted Peter and helped him escape Mr. McGregor?
3 sparrows
What happened on Good Friday?
Jesus was crucified on a Friday, which is now commemorated as Good Friday by Christians around the world
What two games are traditionally played with Easter eggs?
Easter egg hunts and Easter egg rolls are traditionally played with Easter eggs.
While the Easter Bunny brings children eggs in the U.S., what sort of critter delivers the goods in Westphalia, Germany?
A fox
What book in the bible is this quote from?
"He was buried, [and] he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures."
1 Corinthians 15:4:
Instead of the Easter bunny, in France what do the children have for a mascot?
Instead of the Easter Bunny, for example, France celebrates Easter with flying church bells. That's because church bells across the country are silent from Good Friday until Easter Sunday while those who observe the holiday mourn Christ. French children are told that the bells are silent because they've sprouted wings and flown to Rome to receive a blessing from the pope. When the bells ring again on Sunday morning, French children find chocolate bells in their homes and gardens that the flying bells are said to have dropped for them while returning home to their respective bell towers.
What colors are Easter M&M's?
Name 2
Pink, yellow, light blue, and light purple M&M'S® chocolate candies are printed with eggs, bunnies, and a Happy Easter greeting.
What tree is a symbol of Easter?
Who wrote "The Tale of Peter Rabbit?"
Beatrix Potter
There are 4 books in the bible that tell about the Holy week. Name 2
There are several accounts of the Holy Week throughout the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
In England, when you dance between Easter eggs on a floor, it’s called what?
Dancing between Easter eggs is called hop-egging.
Easter Island is part of which country?
Easter Island is part of Chile.