Easter Jeopardy

Easter Bunny

100

76% of Americans think this part of a chocolate easter bunny should be eaten first.

What is the ears.

200

The chief wild rabbit of North America.

What is Cottontail.

300

This country introduced the Easter Bunny.

What is Germany.

400

Rabbits and Hares represent this symbol.

What is fertility or rebirth.

500

The popular song Peter Cottontail was written by the same men who wrote Frosty the Snowman.

Who are Steven Nelson and Jack Rollins.

Candy

100

This holiday surpasses Easter as the largest candy-consuming holiday

What is Halloween.

200

The most popular non-chocolate candy during Easter.

What is the marshmellow peep.

300

This snack was originally associated with Easter because its twists were thought to resemble arms crossed in prayer

What is the pretzel.

400

The first candy to be on the Space Shuttle.

What is M&Ms

500

The Rodda Candy Company created Peeps but orginally sold these Easter favorites.

What are Jelly Beans.

Traditions

100

Lent is the forty-six day period just prior to Easter Sunday. It begins the day after this well known party in New Orleans.

What is Fat Tuesday.

200

Where the White House egg roll takes place.

What is the South Lawn.

300

This avenue hosts the yearly Easter parade in NYC.

What is 5th Avenue.

400

Dutch and German children made these out of their bonnets and caps. Today we know them as an Easter basket.

What are nests.

500

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown was created for Halloween, while this cartoon special has been a tradition for Easter Sunday.

What is "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown."

All things Easter

100

Easter candle is made of this type of wax.

What is beewax.

200

The Easter Lily is native to this country.

What is Japan.

300

Easter Sunday is always the first Sunday after this.

What is a full moon.

400

Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday in this language.

What is French.

500

These treats were given out by monks and given to the poor during lent.

What is hot cross buns.