Easter Candy
What are the sugar covered marshmallow candies called?
Peeps
Most Americans bite off what part of a chocolate bunny first?
The Sunday before Easter is called what?
Palm Sunday
What is the 40 days before Easter called?
Lent
Where is the most popular Easter parade held each year?
New York City
What is the name of the creme filled eggs that people buy around Easter?
Cadbury
About how many chocolate bunnies are produced each year?
90 million
After how many days pass between Jesus' death and resurrection?
3 days
What flower is considered an Easter symbol?
Lily
The first Easter eggs were dyed what color?
Red to represent the blood of Jesus Christ
What is the most popular Easter candy in the world?
Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs
What color jellybean is the most popular?
Red
Which of the apostles betrayed Jesus?
Judas traded Jesus for 30 pieces of silver
What bread-based snack is associated with Easter?
Pretzels. They are said to look like folding hands and arms praying.
What holiday is celebrated on the last day before Lent begins?
Mardi Gras
How many jellybeans do Americans consume each Easter?
16 billion jellybeans
How long does it currently take to produce one marshmallow Peep?
6 minutes
Which day of Holy Week is to honor the Last Supper?
Holy Thursday
In what country did the tradition of the Easter Bunny originate?
Germany
Households each spend how much on average on Easter annually?
$177
How much did the world's largest chocolate Easter egg weigh?
15,873 pounds, 4.48 ounces
It also had a circumference 64 feet, 3.65 inches
How much do money is spent on Easter Candy throughout the world?
$2.26 billion
What is Good Friday? Why is it called Good Friday?
When Jesus died on the cross?
Good Friday is called "good" due to its religious significance for Christians, who view Jesus's death as a sacrifice for humanity's sins, offering a path to redemption. Some theories suggest the word "good" might also have an Old English meaning of "holy". Ultimately, it's a day of remembrance and reflection on Jesus's sacrifice
What garment was popularized by the song "Easter Parade?"
Easter Bonnets
Each year, Easter is recognized on the first Sunday after what?
The first full moon on or after the spring equinox