Traditions of Celebration
This Christian observance marks the beginning of Lent and involves the application of ashes in the shape of a cross on the foreheads of participants. What is the name of this day?
Ash Wednesday.
This disciple famously denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed, fulfilling Jesus' prophecy. Who is this disciple?
Peter.
This disciple is famous for "doubting" the resurrection of Jesus until he saw him with his own eyes.
Thomas.
In the United States, this animated TV special first aired in 1965 and has since become a beloved Easter tradition, featuring characters like Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and Linus. What is the title of this Easter-themed TV special?
"It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown."
In this European country, it's common to see large processions and parades during Holy Week, particularly in cities like Seville and Malaga. What country is known for these elaborate Easter processions?
Spain.
Many Christian denominations commemorate the Last Supper with a ceremonial breaking of bread and drinking of wine in remembrance of Christ's body broken and blood shed. What is the name of this ceremony?
Communion.
On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered this town riding on a colt, and crowds greeted him by waving branches and laying their cloaks on the ground. What is the name of the town where this event took place?
Jerusalem.
Before ascending to heaven, Jesus gave his disciples a call to make disciples of all nations, known as the Great Commission. In what gospel is the Great Commission recorded?
Matthew.
This long-running animated TV series, which first premiered in 1989, has featured several Easter-themed episodes throughout its extensive run, including one where the titular family adopts a greyhound named Santa's Little Helper. What is the title of this iconic animated TV series?
The Simpsons.
In many parts of the world, it's customary to eat a specific meat on Easter Sunday. In the United States, it's often ham, but in this country, lamb is the traditional Easter meal. Which country is known for this Easter culinary tradition?
Greece.
During Lent, the forty-day period of fasting and penance leading up to Easter, many Christians abstain from consuming meat on Fridays as a form of religious observance. What food is traditionally eaten on Fridays in place of meat?
Fish.
Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, offered to release one prisoner to the crowd during Passover. Who was the prisoner that Pilate traded for Jesus?
Barabbas.
What is the name of the woman who found Jesus' tomb empty, and was also the first person to see his resurrected body?
Mary Magdalene.
In this 2011 live-action/CGI-animated film, the Easter Bunny's son, E.B., runs away to pursue his dream of becoming a drummer in Hollywood, where he encounters Fred O'Hare, an out-of-work slacker who becomes his reluctant mentor. What is the title of this Easter-themed movie?
Hop.
In the United Kingdom, children participate in an Easter Monday tradition called "egg rolling." What do they typically roll down a hill during this activity, often competing to see whose egg reaches the bottom first?
Hard-boiled eggs.
This flower is often used to decorate churches and homes during the Easter season, symbolizing rebirth and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What is the name of this Easter flower?
Lily.
This garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives is the setting for Jesus Christ's agonizing prayer before his arrest, famously known as the "Agony in the Garden." What is the name of this garden?
Garden of Gethsemane.
In the gospel of Luke, after the resurrection, Jesus walked down the road with two of his disciples who were kept from seeing who he was. To what town were they walking?
Emmaus.
This famous television show, which aired from 1990 to 2010, featured an annual Easter egg hunt event in its fictional town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, much to the delight of its quirky characters. What is the title of this beloved TV series?
"Gilmore Girls"
In this Eurasian country, Easter celebrations are often a blend of Christian traditions and local customs. Here, people decorate eggs with intricate patterns using a wax-resist dyeing technique. What country is known for this Easter egg decorating tradition?
Ukraine.
In many Christian denominations, the Easter Vigil service is held on the evening of Holy Saturday. This service typically begins in darkness and features the lighting of a special candle, symbolizing the resurrection of Jesus. What is the name of this candle?
Paschal candle.
Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus to the religious authorities for a sum of money. How many pieces of silver did Judas receive for betraying Jesus?
Thirty.
According to the Jewish leaders, who or what was responsible for Jesus' open and empty tomb on the third day?
The disciples.
This popular Broadway musical, which debuted in 1972 and has since become a staple of Easter season in the United States, features a reimagining of the last days of Jesus Christ. What is the title of this iconic musical?
Jesus Christ Superstar
In this country, it's a tradition to light large bonfires on the eve of Easter Sunday, a custom believed to ward off evil spirits and celebrate the arrival of spring. What country is known for this Easter tradition?
Sweden