Holy Week
What day of the week was the Last Supper?
Thursday
According to Scripture, who was the first person to see Jesus after he was resurrected?
Mary Magdalene
Low in the grave He lay, Jesus, my Savior.
Waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord.
What is the sly German counterpart of the Easter Bunny?
A fox.
A "Sweet" Record: Americans consume roughly 16 billion____________ every Easter, enough to circle the globe three times.
Jelly Beans
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!”
“I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, ______________.”
The stones will cry out.
What's another name for Fat Tuesday?
Shrove Tuesday which comes just before Lent.
Is there a Biblical history of Lent? If so, what is it?
Lent is aligned with the 40-day fast where the devil tempted Jesus.
Christ the lord is risen today., Alleluia!
Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia.
Easter Island (Rapa Nui), a territory of what country?, 'cooly' named because it was discovered by explorers on Easter weekend in 1722.
Chile
In parts of Finland and Sweden, children dress as_____________
witches
“Where do you want us to prepare for it (the Last Supper)?” they asked. He replied, “As you enter the city, a man carrying ___________will meet you.
A jar of water
Why is Wednesday called "Spy Wednesday"?
Because it is the day Judas Iscariot conspired to betray Jesus.
What were Jesus' last words on the cross?
“Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” This translates as “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”
In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, you'll be the grandest lady in ______________
the Easter parade.
Bermuda celebrates Good Friday by flying home-made__________
kites
One of the world's largest Easter eggs is a 31-foot-long pysanka (Ukrainian-style egg) in Vegreville, in what Canadian province?
Alberta
“I tell you the truth,” Jesus answered, “today—yes, tonight—before __________________ you yourself will disown me three times.”
the rooster crows twice
Which day of Holy Week commemorates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem?
Palm Sunday
On Easter Sunday, who asked, “Woman, why weepest thou?”
Two angels were there, and they asked Mary Magdalene why she was weeping.
On a hill far away, stood an old rugged Cross
The emblem of suffering and shame
And I love that old Cross where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain
People in _____ celebrate with a dove-shaped sweet bread called Colomba Pasquale, which symbolizes peace.
Italy
In Poland, people throw ______ at each other. (on Wet Monday)
water
The Jews insisted, “We have a law, and according to that law he must die, because _________________________
he claimed to be the Son of God.”
What is the origin of "Maundy" Thursday.
Maundy is derived from 'mandate novum' (latin) meaning 'new commandment', (to love one another)
What three miraculous signs occurred when Jesus died?
Temple veil split, 3 hours of darkness, earthquake opened tombs and saints were resurrected.
Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!
In what country is a fruitcake decorated with 11 marzipan balls representing the apostles (minus Judas) eaten at tea time.
England
In what country, a giant omelette is made in the town of Haux with over 5,000 eggs
France
(At the Last Supper, John,) leaning back against Jesus, he asked him, “Lord, who is it?” (that would betray Him) Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom ____________________
I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it in the dish.”