Easter Bunny
76% of Americans think this part of a chocolate bunny should be eaten first.
What are the ears.
The earliest recorded observance of Easter is from the:
2nd century
5th century
10th century
What is the 2nd century.
The Easter Bilby brings gifts in this country, where rabbits are considered a pest.
What is Australia.
The idea of painting eggs first started in this country.
What is Ukraine.
The Easter Bunny's name.
What is Peter Cottontail.
The most popular non-chocolate candy during Easter.
What are marshmallow peeps.
The term "Easter" came from this, the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring and fertility.
What is Eostre.
In Norway, this is the chosen animal, which is also a common symbol of Easter in the US.
What is a chick.
The official flower of Easter.
What is the white lily.
This country introduced the Easter Bunny.
What is Germany.
Americans consume this many jelly beans for Easter:
7 billion
10 billion
16 billion
What is 16 billion.
What are witches.
In Germany, it is illegal to do this in public on Good Friday (the Friday before Easter).
What is dance.
Rabbits and eggs are said to represent these symbols.
What are fertility and rebirth.
This "cremey" treat first appeared in 1971 and now dominates the market with approximately 500 million being made each year.
What are Cadbury Creme Eggs.
The traditional act of painting eggs is called:
What is Pysanka.
There is no mystical element of gift-giving in this European country, where parents and grandparents give gifts directly to their children.
What is Italy.
Lent is the forty-six day period just prior to Easter Sunday. It begins the day after this well known party in New Orleans.
What is Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday.
Instead of chocolate bunnies, this popular snack used to be a part of Easter tradition. (its twists were thought to resemble arms crossed in prayer)
What is a pretzel.
The Rodda Candy Company created Peeps but originally sold these Easter favorites.
What are jelly beans.
Dutch and German children made these out of their bonnets and caps. Today, we use baskets.
What are nests (for the bunny to lay his/her eggs).
This European country has perhaps the most fanciful tradition, where the church bells of each city fly to Rome to be blessed by the Pope on Good Friday, and then pick up some candy on the way home.
What is France.
These treats were given to the poor by monks in the UK during lent.
What are hot cross buns.