Easter Symbols
What symbolic items are associated with Easter Sunday in France?
Spring flowers, lambs, birds' eggs, and Easter eggs.
What event does Easter Sunday celebrate?
Jesus Christ’s resurrection after his crucifixion
What dish is commonly prepared for Easter in France with provençal herbs, cumin, garlic, and olive oil?
Leg of lamb
What does "un œuf" mean?
An egg
What does "un lapin" mean?
A bunny
What are Les Cloches de Pâques?
They are the magical holy bells with little wings, symbolic of Easter in France
On what day is Jesus' crucifixion commemorated?
Good Friday (March 29th)
What two characters are believed to leave chocolate eggs for French children during Easter egg hunts?
Easter Bunny and Easter Bells (Les Cloches de Pâques)
What does "le agneau" mean?
What does "Chasse aux oeufs" mean?
Easter Egg Hunt
What do the Les Cloches de Pâques do according to French tradition?
They are said to fly over from Rome and bring Easter presents to children on Easter Sunday.
What is the significance of Easter Monday in France?
It is a public holiday and part of the Easter celebrations
Besides bunnies and eggs, what other chocolate shapes are popular during French Easter?
Bells, hens, and fish (Fritures de Pâques)
How do you say "bell" en français?
La cloche
What does "Bonnes fêtes des Pâques!" mean?
Happy Easter!
What do the symbols of flowers, lambs, birds' eggs, and Easter eggs represent in the context of Easter?
They symbolize nature's rebirth or resurrection after the dark and cold winter period.
What other name is sometimes given to Easter Sunday?
Resurrection Sunday
In certain regions, what dessert in the shape of a lamb covered in icing sugar is commonly enjoyed during Easter?
Lammele or Lamala cake
How do you say "Chocolate bunny" en français?
Lapin en chocolat
How do you say "Easter basket" en français?
panier de Pâques
What is the significance of Easter eggs in Christian tradition?
They symbolize new life and the resurrection of Jesus.
What does Easter mark the end of?
It marks the end of the 40 days of Lent
Many people spend Easter Sunday with family members or friends and eat a festive meal
What does "Vendredi Saint" mean?
Good Friday
How do you say "The bells have passed!" en français?
Les cloches sont passés!