Easter traditions
Buying what for Easter is said to bring good luck for the rest of the year?
New clothes
How many days passed between Jesus’ death and resurrection?
3
Easter Island is part of which country?
Chile
In the 13th century, the church prohibited eating what during Holy Week?
Eggs
What’s the most popular Easter candy in America?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs
The Sunday before Easter is called what?
Palm Sunday
who was the first person to enter Jesus’ tomb?
Peter
Childdren in Finland dress as what on Easter?
Witches
What baked good is a Good Friday tradition in England?
Hot cross buns
What flower is considered an Easter symbol?
Lily
What is the 40-day period before Easter?
Lent
What Jewish holiday was being celebrated the week of Jesus’ death and resurrection?
Passover
While the Easter Bunny brings children eggs in the U.S., what sort of critter delivers the goods in Westphalia, Germany?
A fox
In which state did the Easter Bunny first appear?
Pennsylvania
Easter Sunday is also called what?
Resurrection Day
In what country did the tradition of the Easter Bunny originate?
Germany
Judas traded Jesus in exchange for what?
30 pieces of silver
Dyeing Easter eggs is a tradition that began in which country?
Ukraine
The first Easter eggs were dyed what color?
Red
Most Americans bite off what part of a chocolate bunny first?
The ears
Easter’s date is determined by what?
The moon
What did Jesus and his apostles eat at the Last Supper?
Bread and wine
In Greece, Mexico and Spain, what is burned during Easter bonfires?
Effigies of Judas
When Easter eggs were first dyed, it was to represent what?
The blood of Jesus Christ
In Switzerland, what animal delivers Easter eggs to kids?
The cuckoo