Easter Bible Trivia
Some countries (Mexico, Spain, and Greece) have bonfires at Easter time. What is burned in these fires?
Effigies of Judas
76% of Americans think this part of a chocolate easter bunny should be eaten first
The ears
This holiday surpasses Easter as the largest candy-consuming holiday
Halloween
Lent is the forty-six day period just prior to Easter Sunday. It begins the day after this well known party in New Orleans
Fat Tuesday
Easter candle is made of this type of wax
Beeswax
What kind of cloth was used to wrap the body of Jesus?
Linen
The chief wild rabbit of North America
Cottontail
The most popular non-chocolate candy during Easter
Marshmellow peep
Where the White House egg roll takes place
South Lawn
The Easter Lily is native to this country
Japan
Jesus body was placed in a sepulcher and a rock was rolled to cover the opening. What is a sepulcher?
A cave-like tomb
This country introduced the Easter Bunny
Germany
This snack was originally associated with Easter because its twists were thought to resemble arms crossed in prayer
Pretzel
This avenue hosts the yearly Easter parade in NYC
5th Avenue
Easter Sunday is always the first sunday after this
A full moon
How many angels were guarding the sepulcher?
2, one where the head of Jesus had been and one at the feet (John 20:12)
Rabbits and Hares represent this symbol
Fertility or rebirth
The first candy to be on the Space Shuttle
M&Ms
Dutch and German children made these out of thier bonnets and caps. Today we know them as an easter basket
Nests
Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday in this language
French
What animal did Jesus ride on when he entered Jerusalem the week before his death?
A donkey
The popular song Peter Cottontail was written by the same men who wrote Frosty the Snowman
Steven Nelson and Jack Rollins
The Rodda Candy Company created Peeps but orginally sold these Easter favorites
Jelly Beans
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown was created for Halloween, while this cartoon special has been a tradition for Easter Sunday
"It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown."
These treats were given out by monks and given to the poor during lent
Hot cross buns