Tasty Treats
Is more candy sold for Easter, Christmas, Valentine's Day or Halloween?
Halloween.
What is a popular shape for candy during Easter?
Easter Bunny.
In the 13th century, the church prohibited eating what during Holy Week?
Eggs.
Easter's date is determined by what?
The moon.
What is the 40-day period before Easter?
Lent.
Most Americans bite off what part of a chocolate bunny first?
The ears.
Why are carrots left for the Easter Bunny?
To fuel his egg-delivering journey.
Over 34 feet.
Where is the most popular Easter parade held each year?
New York.
In the Bible, how many days passed between Jesus' death and resurrection?
Three.
What's the most popular Easter candy in America?
Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs.
Where did the Easter Bunny first show up in the United States?
Pennsylvania.
When Easter eggs were first dyed, it was to represent what?
The blood of Jesus Christ.
Easter always falls between which two dates?
March 22 and April 25.
Which day of Holy Week is to honor the Last Supper?
Maundy/Holy Thursday.
About how many chocolate bunnies are produced each year?
90 million.
What is the other mascot for Easter?
Dyeing Easter eggs is a tradition that began in which country?
Ukraine.
When were Cadbury Creme Eggs introduced?
1963.
The Sunday before Easter is called what?
Palm Sunday.
How many jellybeans do Americans consume each Easter?
16 billion.
In what country did the tradition of the Easter Bunny originate?
Germany.
Where is the largest Easter egg museum located?
Poland.
Late 1800s, early 1900s.
Who first discovered Jesus’ empty tomb?
Mary Magdalene.