Hoppy History
In medieval Europe, people would abstain from eating these during Lent, making them a special treat once Easter arrived
Eggs
This day, usually in March, marks when day and night are nearly the same length and the season officially changes
Spring equinox
These peanut butter-filled candies are often shaped like eggs at Easter time
Reese's Eggs
This part of the egg contains most of the fat and nutrients
Yolk
Rabbits “purr” when they’re happy—not with their mouths, but with this part of their body
Their teeth
The earliest record of an egg hunt dates back to this century
16th century
This springtime tradition involves giving your house a deep clean to refresh the space after winter
Spring cleaning
This yellow marshmallow treat is shaped like a chick and often found in Easter baskets
Peeps
True or false: Brown eggs and white eggs are different in nutrition
False
This Disney rabbit helps Bambi learn about the forest—and his name matches a sound
Thumper
In this country, children are told that a magical fox, rooster, or cuckoo brings their Easter eggs, not a bunny
a. Switzerland
b. Sweden
c. Poland
a. Switzerland
This small bird with a red chest is often one of the first signs of spring in many parts of North America
Robin
These small, chewy candies are often sold in a variety of flavors, including fruity, sour, and gourmet options
Jelly beans
If you spin a hard-boiled egg and a raw egg, this one stops spinning quicker
Raw egg
He keeps going and going… a marketing icon from the battery commercials
The Energizer Bunny
This U.S. president started the White House Easter Egg Roll tradition in 1878
a. James A. Garfield
b. Rutherford B. Hayes
c. Ulysses S. Grant
b. Rutherford B. Hayes
Known for their strong scent and bright colors, these spring-blooming flowers are often planted in bulbs in the fall
Tulips
This popular chocolate egg is filled with a gooey white and yellow center to resemble a real egg
Cadbury Creme Egg
Some people use this vegetable to naturally dye eggs a vibrant purple or blue
Red cabbage
Although we often say “baby bunny,” the correct term for a baby rabbit is this
Kit or kitten
This country is believed to be the birthplace of the Easter Bunny tradition, where tales were told of a hare that laid colorful eggs
Germany
In spring, this species of tree produces both a distinctive white flower and a unique fruit, often associated with the arrival of new seasons in various parts of the U.S.
Dogwood tree
These candy treats are often eaten starting from the ears down, with people debating which part to eat first
Chocolate bunnies
According to Guinness World Records, the largest decorated Easter egg was over this many feet tall
25 feet tall
(18 feet wide!)
The large ears of a rabbit serve two important purposes: hearing and this
Regulating body temperature