Easter Facts
What month is Easter?
April
What animal is a well-known symbol of Easter?
Easter bunny
In Spain, the Easter processions during Holy Week are called?
Semana Santa
What did Jesus have to carry on his back?
A cross
when was the first day of Spring ?
March 20th
What country does the idea of the Easter Bunny come from?
What is an Easter activity where you find eggs?
Easter egg hunt/Scavenger Hunt
In Sweden, what do children dress up as for Easter?
witches
What was the meal called that jesus had with the apostales ?
The last supper
What are some colors of spring ?
Green, Pink, Blue, Yellow
Decorating Easter eggs is a tradition from which country?
Ukraine
What food is painted for Easter?
eggs
What country celebrates Easter by watching thrillers ?
Norway
What happened to Jesus on the third day after his death
He was resurrected, rose from the dead
What does Spring symbolize
Rebirth or new life.
What is the period of fasting that comes before Easter called?
Lent
What is the Easter dessert with a cross on top of it?
Hot cross buns
What country Paints their Easter eggs red ?
Greece
What was in Jesus's tomb when the women went to check on him?
An angel
What country has the Easter Bilbi ?
Australia
When is Easter celebrated this year?
On April 4th
What does the lamb represent in Easter ?
Spring and new life.
What happens during Smigus-Dyngus in Poland?
Large water fight during Easter
Why did Jesus have to die on the cross?
So the people could be forgiven of their sins