Easter Sunday (Bible)
Easter Candy
Lent
Holy Week
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What happened on Easter Sunday?
Jesus was resurrected!
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What color Jelly Bean is the most popular?
Red
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When does Lent start?
Lent starts on Ash Wednesday
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What day begins Holy Week?
Palm Sunday
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In the Bible, what did Jesus and his apostles eat at the Last Supper?
Bread and Wine
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Did Jesus know he would be resurrected?
Yes -- he told his disciples he would suffer, die, and be raised on the third day.
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Name the most popular non-chocolate, non-jelly bean Easter candy.
PEEPS!!!
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How long is Lent?
40 days
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What meal took place on Maundy Thursday?
The Last Supper
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Easter is known around the world for multi-colored, decorated eggs. But in Greece you will find only this color eggs...
Red eggs.
Red is considered the color of life, as well as a representation of the blood of Christ.
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Who was the first to see Jesus after the stone was moved?
Mary Magdalene.
The Gospel of Matthew says that after the angel moved the stone he sat upon it, both to frighten away the soldiers and to make it clear that no one could replace it.
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Most Americans bite off what part of a chocolate bunny first?
The ears
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True or False?
Sundays aren't counted in the 40 days of Lent.
True.
Sundays in Lent are not counted in the forty days because each Sunday represents a "mini-Easter" and the reverent spirit of Lent is tempered with joyful anticipation of the Resurrection.
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What is Friday of Holy Week called?
Good Friday
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Easter’s date is determined by what?
the moon
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On Easter Sunday, we often proclaim "He is Risen!"
What is the response to this statement?
"He is Risen, Indeed!"
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Most popular Easter candy in the US according to Insta Cart
Reese's Eggs
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WHY is Lent 40 days long?
To represent the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, tempted by Satan.
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What happened on Good Friday?
Jesus was crucified on a Friday, which is now commemorated as Good Friday by Christians around the world
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The White House is known for its annual Easter ______ ______ competition...
Easter Egg Roll
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What 4 words did Jesus use to greet the apostles on Easter Sunday?
“Peace be with you”
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81% of parents admit to doing what to their kid's Easter basket?
81% of parents admit to stealing candy from their kids' Easter baskets.
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What is Lent?
Lent is a time of repentance, fasting, and preparation for the coming of Easter.
(you must have said at least one of these words to get credit)
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What does Holy Saturday represent?
Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his death,
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While the Easter Bunny brings children eggs in the U.S., what sort of critter delivers the goods in Westphalia, Germany?
A fox
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Where did Jesus appear to the two disciples?
Later on Easter Sunday, Jesus appeared to two disciples on the road to Emmaus.
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What salty snack was originally associated with Easter?
Pretzels were originally associated with Easter. The twists of a pretzel were thought to resemble arms crossed in prayer.
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Lent originates from the Old English word "Lencten." This word translates to what word?
"Lencten" translates to the word "spring."
Therefore, Lent occurs during the spring months.
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Four books in the Bible tell about Holy Week. Name two...
There are several accounts of the Holy Week throughout the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
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Easter Island is part of which country?
Easter Island is part of Chile.