Easter
Christians around the world, wave a specific type of leaves on this day.
(Name the type of leafy branch, and the name of the day)
Palm Branches (Palm Sunday)
In this country, children dress as witches and go door-to-door trading drawings for candy on Easter weekend.
Sweden
According to the Bible, Jesus rose from the dead after spending this many days in the tomb.
3 days
These sugar-coated marshmallow chicks and bunnies are among the top-selling Easter candies in the U.S.
Peeps
"There's no place like ______."
Home (Wizard of Oz)
Jesus rode a young _____ into Jerusalem, fulfilling the prophecy, and symbolizing that he came as the Prince of Peace.
Donkey
This country has a unique Easter tradition of flying handmade kites, symbolizing the ascension of Christ.
Bermuda
Easter can fall as early as March 22nd but never later than this date on the calendar.
April 25th
These small, oval-shaped sugary candies in dozens of flavors are the best-selling Easter candy in America.
Jelly Beans
"Im the king of the _____!"
World (Titanic)
This person, discovers Jesus' empty tomb before anyone else.
Mary Magdalene
In this predominantly Orthodox country, people tap hard-boiled red eggs together — the one whose egg stays uncracked wins good luck.
Greece
The number of days Jesus fasted in the desert, which also inspired the length of the Lenten season.
40 days.
This iconic British chocolate brand makes the famous Creme Egg, a worldwide Easter staple since 1963.
Cadbury Eggs
"Son, your ego is writing checks your body can't ___."
Cash (Top Gun)
Hot cross buns are traditionally eaten on this specific day of Holy Week
Good Friday
In this country, locals celebrate Easter Saturday by throwing clay pots filled with water out of their windows.
Greece
Easter is celebrated by approximately this many billion Christians worldwide, making it the most widely observed religious holiday on earth.
2 billion
Peeps were first made in 1953 by this Pennsylvania-based candy company, which still produces them today.
Just Born Inc.
"My mama always said life was like a box of chocolates, _____."
You never know what you're gonna get (Forrest Gump)
In Catholic tradition, this solemn Saturday-night service is considered the most important liturgy of the entire year.
The Easter Vigil
In this South American country, the week before Easter is called "Semana Santa" and features elaborate processions where penitents wear purple robes and drag heavy floats through the streets.
Peru (or Guatemala/Colombia — multiple valid)
Americans consume this many Jelly Beans during the Easter season each year.
This chocolate and peanut butter egg-shaped candy, introduced in 1967, outsells every other Easter candy in the United States by a wide margin.
Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs
"I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former ____."
Roomate (Spaceballs)