Easter Fun!
Easter Fun!
Easter Symbols!
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EASTER
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What country did Easter Eggs originate from ?
EUROPE
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In what country is it popular to read a mystery/crime novel on Easter weekend?
A) Russia
B) Norway
C) Canada
Norway!
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What is considered to be the flower of Easter?
A) Sunflowers
B) Carnations
C) Lily
Easter Lily! The Easter lily is native to the southern islands of Japan. Lilies are associated with Easter due to their symbolism of purity, rebirth, and new beginnings, which align with the Christian celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection.
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What is the most popular Jelly Bean flavour?
A) Cherry
B) Orange
C) Lemon
CHERRY
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What colours are often used to decorate for Easter?
A) Neon Pinks and Greens
B) Pastel blue, purples and yellow
Pastel colours! Pastel colors are used in so many Easter celebrations. But they have important symbolism, too! Baby blue, mint green, light yellow, and soft pink all carry meaning of the rebirth and renewal of life that occurs in spring. Specifically, white represents light, triumph, and glory, while lavender represents penance, power, and royalty. Pink represents joy and love, then red symbolizes sacrifice, blood, and martyrdom. Finally, green represents hope and eternal life.
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What do you typically use to collect easter eggs?
An Easter Basket!
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In what country is it illegal to dance on Good Friday?
A) Spain
B) Germany
Germany! On Good Friday, which sees the start of the Easter weekend, it is illegal to dance in public in the majority of states in Germany. Even Europe’s clubbing capital, Berlin, becomes a dance-free zone out of respect for the religious day.
In Baden-Württemberg, music is allowed to be played but dancing is not allowed, whilst in Bavaria, if you are caught playing music of any kind in a bar, you could be fined up to 10,000 euros.
So why the boogie ban, Germany? The thinking behind this ban is out of respect for Christians, who mourn the death of Jesus on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, and in Germany, these days are considered to be holidays of silence.
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Similar to Santa Clause at Christmas Time, what creature shows up on Easter Sunday to deliver chocolate and baskets to children?
A) Eddy the Easter Toad
B) The Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny! Bunnies are associated with Easter due to their symbolic representation of fertility and new life, aligning with the themes of spring and rebirth celebrated during the holiday. While the Easter Bunny is a modern folkloric figure, its origins are rooted in pagan traditions that honored the goddess Eostre, whose symbol was the hare, a close relative of the rabbit. This association with spring and new life was later incorporated into Christian celebrations of Easter, which marks the resurrection of Jesus
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What part of the Easter chocolate bunny should be eaten first?
A) The head
B) The Tail
The ears obviously!
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Why do we dye Easter eggs?
Easter egg dyeing is a tradition rooted in both religious and pagan beliefs, symbolizing new life and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The color red, often used, is traditionally linked to the blood of Christ, while the egg itself represents the empty tomb and new life emerging from the shell.
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What country introduced the Easter Bunny?
A) Canada
B) England
C) Germany
Germany! Originating among German Lutherans, the "Easter Hare" originally played the role of a judge, evaluating whether children were good or disobedient in behavior at the start of the season of Eastertide, similar to the "naughty or nice" list made by Santa Claus.
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How does the most expensive Easter egg cost?
50,000 pounds which is equivelent to $100,000 canadian! It took over 3 weeks to make!
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What type of baby bird is often seen as an Easter Symbol?
A baby chick! Chicks are a common symbol of Easter, as illustrated by the popularity of Peeps marshmallow candy. Because baby chicks are born by hatching from an egg, they symbolize new life and fertility, which is strongly associated both with Easter and the spring season overall.
300
Pretzels were originally associated with Easter...
True or False?
True! The twists of a pretzel were thought to resemble arms crossed in prayer.
300
In what century were the first Easter eggs given?
A) 2000
B) 1800
C) 1600
The 1600's
400
What holiday does Easter always compete with for its chocolate sales?
A) Halloween
B) Valentines Day
Halloween! Halloween is the undisputed champion of chocolate sales in many countries, especially in the United States. According to the National Confectioners Association (NCA), Halloween accounts for $4.6 billion in candy sales annually, with chocolate making up a staggering $3.1 billion of that figure.
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When does Easter fall each year?
The simplest way to explain the date of Easter is that it falls on the first Sunday after the full moon that follows the spring equinox. Because the actual date of the spring equinox can differ by a day or two, the Catholic Church created a fixed date of March 21 to define it, known as the ecclesiastical equinox
400
What color marshmellow peeps are the most popular?
A) Pink
B) Yellow
Yellow! Peeps are a marshmallow confection, primarily associated with Easter, but now available year-round. They are produced by Just Born, who also makes other candies like Milk Bone. Peeps come in various shapes, including chicks, bunnies, and holiday-themed items, and are known for their vibrant colors and squishy texture.
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Where was the first chocolate egg produced?
A) England
B) China
C) USA
Bristol, England! They first created them in 1873.
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What are the most popular foods eaten for Easter meals?
ham, lamb, beef pot roast, scallop potatoes, roast beef
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What current Easter Superstition started as a way for Catholics to symbolize the "New Life"?
A new outfit of course!
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What is another popular Easter Flower?
EASTER CACTUS
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How many chocolate Easter bunnies are produced each year?
A) 1 million
B) 5 million
C) 90 million
Ninety Million. One major reason Chocolate Bunnies are made hollow is that once a piece of chocolate is over about ½ inch thick it becomes nearly impossible to bite into and enjoy. Making bunnies hollow allows chocolatiers to make them larger for visual impact but still enjoyable to eat. The practice of making bunnies hollow gained popularity in America during WWII cocoa rationing. Hollow bunnies could be produced using far less chocolate than their solid counterparts.
500
How big is the largest chocolate Easter egg?
Over 10,000 lbs or under?
According to the guiness world record book the largest chocolate Easter egg is The tallest chocolate Easter egg measured 10.39 m (34 ft 1.05 in) in height and was made by Tosca (Italy). It was measured at Le Acciaierie Shopping Centre, in Cortenuova, Italy on 16 April 2011.The chocolate Easter egg weighed 7,200 kg (15,873) and had a circumference of 19.6 m (64 ft 3.65 in) at its widest point.