EASTER FUN FACTS
What season is Easter in?
Spring
In this country, it’s traditional to pour water on people on Easter Monday.
Poland
WHAT IS CONSIDERED TO BE THE FLOWER OF EASTER THAT SYMBOLIZES PURITY, RESURRECTION AND A NEW LIFE?
A. DAISYS
B. ROSES
C. LILIES
C. LILIES
WHAT 2 CANDIES ARE THE MOST POPULAR DURING EASTER?
A. CHOCOLATE AND JELLYBEANS
B. HARIBO AND LICORICE
C. TURRON AND SKITTLES
A. CHOCOLATE AND JELLYBEANS
This person helped Jesus carry his cross.
Simon of Cyrene
WHAT DO YOU TYPICALLY USE TO COLLECT EASTER EGGS?
A. AN UMBRELLA
B. AN EASTER BUCKET
C. EASTER BASKET
C. AN EASTER BASKET
In the U.K., this bread with raisins and a cross on top is eaten around Easter.
Hot Cross Buns
What flower symbolizes rebirth, hope and new beginnings? It is also the first flowers to bloom in spring — often linked to resurrection.
Daffodils
This brand makes chocolate eggs filled with a creamy center?
Cadbury
Who was the woman who first discovered Jesus’ empty tomb?
Mary Magdalene
Easter is celebrated Sunday April 20th every year.
True or False
False.
Easter does not have a set date
Which country is know for having large feasts on Easter?
Italy
Symbolizes renewal, spring, and love
Tulips
HOW MANY JELLYBEANS ARE MADE EACH YEAR FOR EASTER?
A. 2
B. 2 MILLION
C. 16 BILLION
C. 16 BILLION JELLYBEANS
After Jesus' resurrection, he appeared to this many people at one time, according to Paul.
500
WHAT IS TRADITIONALLY EATEN ON EASTER IN JAMAICA?
A. FISH
B. LOBSTER
C. HAM
A. FISH
WHICH COUNTRY INVENTED THE EASTER BUNNY?
GERMANY
Easter flowers are always white to represent purity.
True or False?
False
They come in many colors—white is symbolic, but not exclusive
These colorful candy shells are filled with peanut butter or chocolate and often found in plastic eggs.
Reese’s Eggs
This type of bread, shaped in a loop, is symbolic of arms folded in prayer?
Pretzel
When was Easter last year?
Sunday March 31, 2024
What is an iconic Easter food in Jamaica!
Bun and cheese
Easter Lillies are often called the "Lent lilies" because they bloom during Lent.
True of False?
False.
They are called "white-robed apostles of hope."
When were chocolate easter eggs invented?
A. 1870's
B. 2024
C. 1950's
A. 1870'S
Which disciple is known for doubting Jesus’ resurrection until he saw him?
Thomas