Special days
What is the Sunday before Easter Sunday called?
Palm Sunday
It is a day on which Christ's entry into Jerusalem is celebrated in many Christian churches by processions in which branches of palms are carried.
Easter candle is made of ______ (be specific about the type of it ;))
beeswax
How long are British schoolchildren's holidays at Easter?
2 weeks
(just enough time to digest all the chocolate)
What animal did Jesus ride on as he entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday?
donkey
Easter candle is made of ______ (be specific about the type of it ;))
beeswax
What do Brits make from flour eggs and milk on Shrove Tuesday (the last day before Lent stars)?
pancakes
Why is bunny also considered a symbol of Easter?
Because bunnies symbolize fertility, they are connected to spring and new life.
What do you call a traditional Easter activity in which chocolate eggs, decorated eggs, or sweets are hidden for children to find?
Easter egg hunt
True or False? The word "Easter" never appears in the Old Testament.
True
Before Christianity, people in Europe celebrated _______ festivals in spring.
pagan
What is the first day of Lent called?
Ash Wednesday
Who brought the Easter Bunny to the United States?
German immigrants (Osterhase)
A spiced sweet bun filled with dried fruit with a distinct decoration on top is called _____
Hot cross bun
The number of pieces of silver Judas betrayed Christ for.
30
Name the flower associated with Easter in the UK.
Daffodil
Why?
They are among the first flowers to bloom after winter
Bright yellow color symbolizes new life and renewal
Commonly seen in parks, gardens, and countryside across the UK in early spring
In Czech its Velký Pátek, but what is it called in the UK?
Good Friday
How is a lamb connected to the religious meaning of Easter?
What do children do at the White House in the USA on Easter Monday?
Easter egg roll / Easter Egg rolling
“What did Jesus celebrate with his disciples at the Last Supper?”
Jesus celebrated Passover (Pascha) with his disciples at the Last Supper.
Passover is a Jewish festival that commemorates the Israelites’ liberation from Egypt, and the meal Jesus shared with his disciples was a traditional Passover meal.
What is the name of the blessing that the Pope gives to the world at Easter every year?
"Urbi et orbi"
It is a Latin phrase meaning "to the city [of Rome] and to the world". It refers to the most solemn papal blessing, given by the Pope from St. Peter's Basilica on major occasions—specifically Christmas, Easter, and upon election—addressing both the local church of Rome and the global Catholic Church.
You call it Green Thursday in Czech, but what do we call it in the UK?
Maundy Thursday / Holy Thursday
Which bird laid the largest known egg?
a) The Great Emu
b) The Arabian Ostrich
c) The Great Elephant Bird of Madagascar
c) The Great Elephant Bird of Madagascar!
_____ take place especially in cities like New York, with people wearing colorful clothes and hats.
Easter parades
_______ is Jesus Christ's return to life on the third day after his death.
Resurrection
To which country does Easter Island belong?
Chille