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Easter: General Knowledge
Candy
Springing into the Season
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Easter celebrates the resurrection of who?

Jesus Christ

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What is the most popular Easter jellybean flavor?

The red one (very cherry)

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What day of the week is Easter on, and what day is it today?

Easter is on a Sunday, and today is the 20th(of April)

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These sugary marshmallows are known to be little bunnies and chicks:

Peeps

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What month kicks off spring and has the phrase “showers bring May flowers?”

April

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how many days did it take Jesus to rise again?

Three

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In Germany it’s illegal to dance on this day in Lent:

Good-Friday

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Which flower is traditionally associated with Easter?

Lilies

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This is the most popular Easter candy in Americ:

Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs

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What is the most common spring weed

Dandelion

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What is the name of the Sunday that comes before Easter?

Palm Sunday

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What state held the largest Easter egg hunt in the America?

Florida

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What do the Easter colors represent?

Most colors represent new life and the beginning of spring, some as a symbol of hope and resurrection.

Purple=Lent and renewal

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How many jellybeans are made for Easter each year?

16 BILLION jellybeans


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What animal is most associated with spring

Chicks/chickens

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How was Jesus put on the cross and why is it important?

He was put one the cross by nails being stabbed through his hands and feet. This is important because it shows his suffering and sacrifices for us, showing us he has risen and our sins are gone.

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What was Cadbury Creme Egg’ first name?

Fry’s Cadbury Egg

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What country came up with the Easter Bunny?

Germany; German immigrants that moved to Pennsylvania first introduced the Easter Bunny in the 1700s

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This part of the Easter Bunny chocolates is proven to be the first eaten part by 76% of people:

The ears

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How many holidays are in spring? (March-May)

About eight

St. Patties Day, April Folls, Easter, Earth Day, May the 4th, cinco de Mayo, Mothers Day, and last but not least Memorial Day.

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TWO PARTER! IF YOU ONLY GET ONE QUESTION RIGHT THEN YOU CAN HAVE HALF OF THE POINTS! 

▪️This man helped carry Jesus' cross after He was condemned to be crucified.

▪️This disciple betrayed Jesus by leading Roman authorities to him for money.

▪️Simon of Cyrene

▪️Judas

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How many feet is the worlds biggest Easter egg?

51.9ft

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Why does the day of Easter change each year?

Because Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the Spring Equinox(that means Easter can fall anywhere between March 22 and April 25).

“This system comes from ancient attempts to line Easter up with Passover, which is based on the Jewish lunar calendar. Since the resurrection of Jesus is said to have happened shortly after Passover, early Christians wanted Easter to reflect that timing”

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Chocolate bunnies come in these two types, one of which could break your teeth if you bite too hard:

Hollow and solid

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What plant do butterflies mostly eat off of?

Milkweed