Easter Customs
Wearing new clothes on Easter is a tradition that dates back to at least the late 16th century, as it is mentioned by character Mercutio in this Shakespearean play.
Romeo & Juliet
On November 1, 1800, this president became the first to inhabit the White House.
John Adams
Easter is a traditionally Christian holiday, celebrating this person's resurrection from the dead, 3 days after crucifixion.
Jesus
A friend of Bambi, this rabbit is aptly named for the habitual tapping of his back left foot.
Thumper
This sitcom famously takes place in Wisconsin, with the title sequence ending in the words, "Hello Wisconsin!"
That 70's Show
In 1917, Irving Berlin composed the song "Easter Parade" about this traditional piece of women's clothing on Easter, including the words:
"With all the frills upon it,
You'll be the greatest lady in the Easter Parade."
Bonnet or Hat
The White House suffered extensive damage and looting as a result of a fire set to it during this war.
War of 1812
One week before Easter, we celebrate Jesus' arrival to Jerusalem, symbolized by the leaves of this warm-weather evergreen tree that were laid in His path.
Palm Trees
This pink percussive rabbit has been going and going and going since 1988.
The most recent North American ice age, the Wisconsin Glaciation, left this aptly named area of southern Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois not covered in glacial ice.
Driftless Region
In Australia, children await the Easter Bilby, rather than the Easter Bunny. The bilby is an endangered member of this pouched mammilian infraclass, along with bandicoots, Tasmanian devils, and kangaroos.
Marsupials
In 2003, the Bush administration was the second to utilize this source of natural energy on White House grounds. The Carter administration also utilized this technology for water heating, but it was removed during the Regan era.
Solar energy
This holiday of indulgence takes place the day before Ash Wednesday, a day which marks the beginning of 40 days of Lent, a period of fasting and penance.
This ambitious bunny is the first of her species to join the Zootopia police force.
Judy Hopps
In 1854, this modern political party was founded in Ripon, WI by anti-slavery activists.
The Republican Party
Over the last 100 years, a new Easter tradition has arisen in Norway called "Påskekrim", a time when books and TV shows of this dramatic genre are very popular.
Crime/Murder Mystery
Originally referred to as the President's Palace, Presidential Mansion, or President's House, the earliest public documentation of it being called "White House" is from 1811. It was officially referred to as "Executive Mansion" until this president established the formal name "The White House" in 1901.
Theodore Roosevelt
The three days preceding Easter-- Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday-- are referred to as the Easter "Triduum", a word which translates to this phrase.
Three days
This mischievous rabbit has three sisters- Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail.
Peter Rabbit
Low bridge! This body of water helped early European colonists travel to Wisconsin from upstate New York.
Erie Canal
"Clipping the Church" is a tradition practiced in some parts of this European country on Easter, in which people hold hands and encircle the church building.
England
In 1961 the White House was officially declared a museum by Congress. This means furniture, fixtures, and decorative arts can be declared as "historic or of artistic interest", preventing them from being sold. Instead, when not in use or on display in the White House, items are to be turned over for preservation, storage, study, or exhibition to this institution.
The Smithsonian
In many English-speaking Christian traditions, "He is Risen indeed, Hallelujah" is the response given to which Easter greeting?
"He is Risen!"
This 6' 3 1/2" invisible white rabbit is best friend of Elwood P. Dowd in the 1944 Broadway show and 1950 film sharing his name.
Harvey
Good morning! This modern MLB team originated in Wisconsin, playing as the Milwaukee Brewers for one season in the newly founded American League in 1901.
Baltimore Orioles