EASTER
What country did Easter Eggs originate from ?
Germany
Which holiday is observed today at 1st of April 2026.
Clue, not april fools and it extends till Thursday, 9th of April
Passover/Passach
WHAT IS CONSIDERED TO BE THE FLOWER OF EASTER?
EASTER LILIES
What is the name of a popular central-European dish made on Easter, made with eggs, ham and green plants?
When are most shops in New Zealand are legally required to close
Friday, and Sunday
WHAT DO YOU TYPICALLY USE TO COLLECT EASTER EGGS?
AN EASTER BASKET
WHY WERE EASTER EGGS ORIGINALLY DYED?
TO REPRESENT THE BLOOD OF JESUS
WHAT DO EASTER LILIES REPRESENT?
HOPE AND REBIRTH
WHAT HOLIDAY DO PEOPLE TEND TO BUY THE MOST CANDY/CHOCOLATE?
EASTER
Easter celebrates the _______ of Jesus Christ.
Crucifixion / ressurection
Why is Easter not a date-fixed holiday, but instead is celebrated on a different day every year?
Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring.
Where did hot cross bun originate from?
Great Britain
ARE EASTER LILIES A RELATIVELY NEW TRADITION?
YES
What year did the Easter Bunny became an essential worker?
a) 2020 b)2021 c) 2022
2020
What animal is an important Easter symbol?
Bunny
The word Easter comes from a) Hebrew word for 'holy day', b) name of a goddess, c) name of a woman from the Bible
Name of a pagan goddess 'Ostara'
When did Aotearoa started observing Easter?
WHAT IS ANOTHER COMMON EASTER FLOWER?
Tulips
How many chocolate Easter bunnies are produced each year (in the US)?
Ninety Million
Why is bunny considered a symbol of Easter?
Because bunnies symbolize fertility, they are connected to spring and new life.
What is the period of 40 days before Easter called?
Lent
What century does the tradition of giving out Easter eggs originate from?
THE 16TH CENTURY
WHAT COUNTRY DID THE 1ST BLOOM OF EASTER LILIES ORIGINATE?
JAPAN
How many % do Easter egg chocolate sales make up of Britain's anunual spending on chocolate?
10%
Easter was originally a _______ tradition.
Pagan