Easter Basics
What do we celebrate at Easter?
Jesus' Resurrection
What year was the very 1st Easter Egg Roll at the White House? a. 2000 b. 1878 c. 1925
1878
Jesus was given a crown of these
Thorns
What part of the Chocolate Easter Bunny do a majority of people tend to eat first?
The ears
The person who denied Jesus
Peter
The number of days between the crucifixion and the resurrection
3
Why were Easter Eggs a symbol for Holy week?
They represented Jesus' Resurrection
The man who betrayed Jesus
Judas
There are 1.5 Million of these Easter delights made on a daily basis?
Cadbury Creme Eggs
Three men who went to pray with Jesus in the Garden
Peter, James, and John
The day of the week when Jesus rose from the dead
Sunday
In what century was it said that the 1st Easter eggs were decorated? a. 12th b. 21st
12th Century
What the sign on the cross said above Jesus
"Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews"
How many jelly beans are made each year for Easter?
16 Billion
Who asked to sit on right and left side of Jesus
James & John
The first person to see Jesus after the Resurrection
Mary Magdalene
When did the Easter Bunny come to the US?
The 1700s by German Immigrants to PA
The man the Jews wanted Pilate to release instead of Jesus
Barabbas
What is US's favorite Easter Candy?
In a 2023 survey, 51% of respondents in the United States identified Reese's peanut butter eggs as their favorite Easter candy.
The person asked to be remembered in God's kingdom
One of the thieves
Another name for a sepulcher
A tomb
How many feet is the world's biggest Easter Egg? a. 12 ft b. 54 ft c. 24 ft
54 feet
The Jewish holiday that was being celebrated the week of Jesus' death and resurrection
Passover
In 1953 how long did it take to make one peep? 27 minutes or 27 hours
27 hours
He helped Jesus carry the cross
Simon of Cyrene