Greek Easter Plus
Greek Easter eggs are dyed what colour?
Red
What season is Easter in Australia?
Autumn
What did Jesus and the Apostles eat at the last supper?
Bread and Wine.
Easter's date is determined by what?
The moon.
(The first Sunday after the full Moon that occurs on or after the March equinox)
What is the name of the man who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
What do the colour of Greek Easter eggs represent?
The blood of Christ.
What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere at Easter time?
Spring
In the Bible, what Jewish holiday was being celebrated the week of Jesus’ death and resurrection?
Passover
What country introduced the Easter bunny?
Germany
In the Bible, what prisoner was released instead of Jesus?
Barrabas
What is the name of the sweet doughy Easter treat?
Hot Cross Buns
What is the other half to this saying: don't put all your eggs...
in one basket
What is the 40-day period before Easter?
Lent
Most people bite off what part of a chocolate bunny first?
The ears
What day of the week is Jesus' resurrection celebrated?
Sunday
What is Greek Easter also called?
Orthodox Easter or Pascha
What month does Autumn officially start?
March
In the Bible, how many days passed between Jesus' death and resurrection?
Three
What is a common activity for children on Easter morning involving eggs?
Easter Egg Hunt
In the Bible Judas betrayed Jesus for what?
30 pieces of silver.
What do people do with eggs for Greek Easter?
Crack them together (to represent the resurrection).
Easter Island is part of what country?
Chile
Easter always falls between which two dates?
March 22 - April 25
How much did Australians spend on Easter Eggs and Hot Cross Buns in 2024?
$2.05 billion (accept $2 billion)
Jesus rode into Jerusalem on what kind of animal?
A donkey