Religious Easter
The number of Stations of the Cross
What is 14?
1. Jesus is condemned to death.
2. Jesus is given His cross.
3. Jesus falls down for the first time.
4. Jesus meets His mother Mary.
5. Simon of Cyrene is forced to carry the cross.
6. Veronica wipes blood off of Jesus’ face.
7. Jesus falls down for the second time.
8. Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem.
9. Jesus falls down for the third time.
10. Jesus is stripped of His clothing.
11. Jesus is nailed to the cross – the Crucifixion.
12. Jesus dies on the cross.
13. Jesus’ body is removed from the cross – the Deposition or Lamentation.
14. Jesus’ body is placed in the tomb.
The country the tradition of the Easter Bunny originated
What is Germany?
This fried and filled pastry is traditionally eaten on Fat Tuesday
What is Paczki?
This bird is famous for its morning song during spring, often used as a symbol of the season
What is the American Robin?
This cute critter is a friend of Bambi
Who is Thumper?
Jesus rode on this as he entered Jerusalem during His Triumphal Entry
Approximately how many chocolate bunnies are produced each year
What is 90 million?
The Polish tradition of święconka (blessing Easter baskets) takes place on this day
What is Holy Saturday?
These trees signify the beginning of spring in Japan
What are cherry blossom?
This 1988 film combined live-action and cartoon and features characters such as Eddie Valiant and Judge Doom
What is Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
The first to person discover that Jesus had risen
Who is Mary Magdalene?
The chocolate company that created the first chocolate Easter egg
What is Cadbury, in 1875?
This tradition involves intricate, centuries-old techniques to create symbolic designs on eggs, symbolizing life and springtime
What is Pisanki?
The spring Zodiac signs
What are Aries, Taurus, Gemini?
Tex Avery introduced this character in "A Wild Hare" in 1940.
Who is Bugs Bunny?
How many times Jesus fell on the way to Calvary
What is three?
The number of jellybeans Americans consume each Easter
What is over 16 billion?
This is a traditional Polish Easter greeting
What is Wesołego Alleluja?
The Greek goddess of spring and nature
Who is Persephone?
This is the name of the vampire rabbit (who sucks the juice out of vegetables) in James Howe's series of children's books, including "Howliday Inn" (1982), and "The Celery Stalks at Midnight" (1983)
Who is Bunnicula?
The prisoner who was released instead of Jesus
Who is Barabbas?
Accused crimes: Insurrection, robbery, and murder of a Roman soldier
The state where the largest easter egg hunt occurred
What is Florida?
According to the Guinness World Records, the largest hunt consisted of 9,753 children and adults who searched for 501,000 Easter eggs at the Cypress Gardens Adventure Park in Florida, USA.
This tradition most likely dates back to the 14th century, and possibly has pre-Christian origins connected to the March equinox and the coming of spring. It is also known as Poland's National Water Fight Day and takes place on Easter Monday.
What is Śmigus-Dyngus, also known as lany poniedziałek (Wet Monday)?
This May festival features over six million tulips, parades, Dutch dance performances, and more.
What is the Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan?
A popular name for the Easter Bunny, made popular by the 1950 song and subsequent 1971 TV special
Who is Peter Cottontail?