Good Friday
What did Jesus die on?
A cross.
How many days later did Jesus come back from the dead?
3 days.
How many chocolate bunnies are produced each year?
A. 50 million
B. 70 million
C. 90 million
C. 90 million
What flower is a symbol for Easter?
Lily
How is the date for Good Friday determined every year?
It depends on the spring equinox and a full moon.
What day is Easter Sunday this year?
April 9
Besides bunnies, what other animal is a symbol for Easter?
Lamb
The date of Easter is determined by what?
The moon and spring equinox
On which date was the first ever Good Friday celebrated?
A. March 30, 33 A.D.
B. April 3, 33 A.D.
C. April 5, 33 A.D.
B. April 3, 33 A.D
Name one woman at the tomb.
Mary (mother of James), Mary Magdalene, etc.
What color were the first eggs dyed?
Red
In what country did the tradition of the Easter bunny originate?
A. USA
B. Germany
C. England
B. Germany
The day before Good Friday is known as...
Maundy Thursday
What was found in the empty tomb?
Strips of linen/cloth
Dyeing Easter eggs is a tradition that began in which country?
A. Ukraine
B. Switzerland
C. Turkey
A. Ukraine
What is the 40 day period before Easter?
Lent
What did Jesus say to his disciples during the Lord's Supper?
A. “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
B. “I am not leaving you, as I will be alive in spirit, my loved ones.”
C. “So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.”
C. “So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.”
Who is the first disciple to get to the empty tomb?
Peter
What holiday is celebrated on the last day before Lent begins?
Mardi Gras
The Sunday before Easter Sunday is called ...
Palm Sunday