Festivities Around the World
(T/F): Ramadan is a Brazilian holiday celebrating new life?
False, it’s an Islamic one said to upon in the anniversary of the Quran being revealed to Muhammad
Name one Easter movie
Hop, Peter Rabbit, Christ’s resurrection depictions, etc.
What is a baby deer called?
A fawn
At what age is Jesus first recorded teaching people?
12; he taught over Passover at the Temple of Solomon
(T/F): Easter always takes place in the spring?
False. In the southern hemisphere, it happens in the Autumn
Who celebrates Passover, and what is it?
Jews remembering the 10th plague and thanking God for sparing them
What candy sells the best during the Easter season?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs
What do Easter lilies represent?
The purity and perfection of Jesus Christ
What is the first thing Jesus does after his triumphant ride into Jerusalem (on Palm Sunday)?
Cleanse the temple of market stalls
What brand of chocolate egg is banned in the USA?
Kinder Surprise Eggs
What do people in Gloucester, England race to celebrate the season?
Giant cheese wheels, sometimes able to reach over 70 miles per hour going down hill!
What does the term “Easter Egg” mean in regards to shows, books, or games?
An inside reference or hint at other media franchises or joke
What is the top speed of most bunnies?
45 MPH
What does Good Friday commemorate?
The crucifixion of Christ
How many billion jellybeans are made each year for Easter?
16 billion
What country is Holi, or the “festival of colors,” celebrated in?
India
Why is wearing new clothes on Easter a tradition?
It’s said to bestow good luck for the rest of the year
What is Utah’s state bird AND flower?
The seagull and the Sego Lily
What is the only miracle performed by Jesus recorded in all 4 Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John)?
The feeding of the 5000 with 5 loaves and 2 fishes
Pick Either Question:
a) Why did the tradition of dyeing eggs begin?
b) Where was the tradition of painting Easter started?
a) Eggs were dyed red to represent Christ’s sacrifice
b) In Mesopotamia (around modern-day Israel and Iran)
Why is April Fools celebrated on April 1st?
After Western Europe switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian one, the first of the year switched from April 1 to January 1. Those who hadn’t got the message were called “April Fools” when they celebrated the new years in spring.
Why are eggs associated with Easter?
Since eggs were not eaten during lent, they would be hardboiled to preserve them until after Easter
What is the difference between a hare and a rabbit?
Hares are larger and live exclusively above ground, while rabbits dig burrows and run slower.
What is the name of the monument built over Christs tomb?
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre
What is an Easter Egg Roll, and where does the most popular one take place?
A game where eggs are raced in lanes using spoons; Washington D.C. at the White House