General Easter Knowledge
Biblical Events
History
Easter Symbols and Traditions
Foods and Treats
Easter in the U.S.
100
In what country did the tradition of the Easter Bunny originate?
Germany
100
In the Bible, how many days passed between Jesus' death and resurrection?
3
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What flower is considered an Easter symbol?
Lily
100
What do kids hunt for on Easter?
Colorful Eggs
100
About how many chocolate bunnies are produced each year?
90 million
100
Where is the most popular Easter parade held each year?
New York
200
When were Cadbury Creme Eggs introduced?
1963
200
In the Bible, who was the first person to enter Jesus' tomb?
Peter
200
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
Which country introduced the Easter Bunny tradition to America?
When?
Germany (1700s)
200
The first Easter eggs were dyed what color?
Red
200
What baked good is a Good Friday tradition in England?
Hot Cross Buns
200
How many jellybeans do Americans consume each Easter?
Around 16 million
300
Which country hosts an annual Golden Egg Hunt?
Sweden (24-karat golden egg prize)
300
***DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
What prisoner was released instead of Jesus? What was he?
Barrabas - A murderer
300
How much did the world's biggest marshmallow weigh? (lbs)
671 lbs
300
When Easter eggs were first dyed, it was to represent what?
The blood of Jesus Christ
300
What's the most popular Easter candy in America?
HINT: It's chocolate.
Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs
300
Which president was the first to introduce an Easter bunny to the White House Easter Egg Roll?
Richard Nixon
400
Which country hosts Easter egg hunts with real ostrich eggs?
South Africa
400
What cloth was used to wrap Jesus’ body after death?
Linen
400
Which cartoon bunny debuted in the 1940s Easter specials?
Bugs Bunny
400
What animal symbolizes sacrifice in Easter traditions?
Lamb
400
What’s the traditional Easter meat in the U.S.?
Ham
400
How many states consider Good Friday a holiday?
12
500
True or False?
Children grow faster in the spring.
TRUE
One possible explanation is the increased exposure to longer hours of sunlight, which may stimulate bone growth and hormone regulation.
500
In eastern Christianity (such as in the Eastern Orthodox churches), the end of Lent is called what?
Lazarus Saturdays
500
In the 13th century, the church prohibited eating what during Holy Week?
Eggs
500
What’s the bunny’s connection to Eostre? In other words, Why do bunnies symbolize abundance?
Symbolized fertility in pagan spring festivals; High reproduction rates
500
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
What’s the Guinness World Record for a largest chocolate egg? (ft tall or lbs)
34 ft tall, 15,873 lbs (Italy, 2011)
500
Which U.S. state first celebrated the Easter Bunny?
Pennsylvania