True or False?
Easter Symbols
Easter in the World
Easter in Slovakia
100

In Norway, reading crime stories is popular at Easter. 

True

100

Which animal is a symbol of Easter and innocence?

lamb

100

Hot cross buns are a typical Easter treat in which country?

Great Britain 

100

What are the two main ingredients in a traditional hrudka/syrek? 

eggs and milk

200

In Greece, people color the Easter eggs light blue to represent the sky in the spring. 

False (red - blood of Jesus)

200

Easter chicks are a popular symbol. How long does it take for a chick to hatch from an egg?

21 days 

200

Where did the idea of the Easter bunny originate?

Germany 

200

How many branches are traditionally needed for a plaited Easter whip? 

8

300

In Italy, people eat a special dove-shaped cake for Easter. 

True 

300

In Mexico, people symbolically burn the figure of this Biblical figure at Easter.

Judas 

300

In the US, pushing hard-boiled eggs with spoons is a typical Easter activity for kids. What's it called?

Easter Egg Roll

300

What is the 40-day period before Easter called? 

Lent

400

Eggs have always been a Christian symbol representing the resurrection of Jesus. 

False 

400

In Australia, the Easter bunny is replaced by which animal?

Easter Bilby 

400

Which Jewish holiday sometimes overlaps with Easter?

Passover 

400

Which city do the church bells in Slovakia "fly off" to from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday?

Rome
500

Easter always comes between March 22 and April 25.

True

500

What is the main symbol of the Sunday before Easter?

palm branches (Palm Sunday)
500

In which nordic country do children dress up as witches and go door-to-door at Easter?

Finland

500

Which vegetable is often used when traditionally decorating Easter eggs in Slovakia?

onion (onion skins)