Easter Food
Easter in the Bible
Easter Traditions
Easter Generic
Finale
100

What is the most popular meat eaten in the United States on Easter?

HAM

100

Why is the Sunday before Resurrection Sunday called Palm Sunday?

It is day that Jesus arrived in Jerusalem. He was met with a large crowd that laid down palm branches on the road and waved them in celebration as he arrived. This was their way of worshipping the Lord as he arrived.

100

What is this tradition?


Dying Easter Eggs


100

This character has become a symbol of Easter. He is said to bring baskets of goodies to children across the world. 

What is this character named?

Easter Bunny

200

What is the classic egg dish that is served as a Easter appetizer?

Deviled Eggs

200

Who was the first person to see Jesus after he had risen from the dead?

Mary Magdalene

200

This flower is a symbol of the Easter Holiday and gifted by many?

Easter Lilies

200

This movie released in 2004 told the story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Passion of the Christ

200

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Judas gave up Jesus for 30 pieces of silver (Shekels). 

Accounting for purchasing power, how much was Judas paid for turning over Jesus in today's currency?

$16,000 USD

300
What is the classic Easter dessert that is made with a vegetable?

Carrot Cake 

300

What are the four books of the Bible that detail the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ?

Matthew

Mark

Luke

John

300

In Germany, "Easter Fires" are lit to celebrate what?

The end of winter and the beginning of spring

300

What Easter movie involves the Easter Bunnies son running away to Hollywood to chase his dreams of being a drummer?

HOP (2011)

400

In Greece the most common dish is an entire roasted what?

Lamb

400

Written on the top of the cross was "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews”. This was written in what three languages?

Greek

Latin

Hebrew

400

The Easter Egg Hunt is a staple of the holiday today. However, this tradition was not started in America. Which country was the first to hold the Easter Egg Hunt?

Germany

400

When does Easter take place?


(Hint: It's a different date every year)

The first full moon following the spring equinox

400

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How many individual Jellybeans are sold every year in the United States during the Easter Season?

16 Billion 

500
What is the name of the bun that is traditionally eaten on Good Friday?

Hot Cross Buns

500

Following the statements of Jesus on the cross, there was a statement by a Roman soldier concerning Christ. What was it?

"Truly this was the son of God" 

- Matthew 27:54

500

In 1878, the tradition of the White House Easter Egg Roll began. What President started this tradition that continues to this day?

Rutherford B. Hayes 

500

The word Easter is derived from the pagan word Eostre. Many other countries have another word for Easter that is derived from Hebrew. What is that Hebrew derived word for Easter?

Pascha

(Hebrew for "Passover")