Dates & Celebrations
Easter is a movable feast - what two months can Easter fall in?
March and April
Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday riding what animal?
The name of the hill Jesus was crucified on.
Golgotha
Which disciple went to where Jesus was buried to look for him?
Peter
What sweet, spiced baked item is eaten at Easter?
Hot Cross Buns
Passover
Jesus sweat this while in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Blood
What happened when a soldier pierced the body of Jesus after his death?
Who was the first person to see the risen Christ?
Mary Magdelene
How many hot cross buns would you find in a baker's dozen?
13
The official name of the week leading up to Good Friday.
Holy Week
During his trials, Jesus was brought to this Jewish King
What does Golgotha mean?
The place of the head/skull
Jesus was placed in a tomb owned by this Jewish man.
Joseph of Arimathea
Which company created the first mass-produced chocolate Easter egg in 1875?
Cadbury
In Eastern Europe Easter is called this name.
Pascha
What was the name of the prisoner freed by Pilate instead of Jesus?
Barabbus
In Matthew 27, what was opened as Jesus died?
Tombs
What did Jesus do before he arose on Resurrection Sunday?
Jesus descended into hades and preached to the spirits in prison. (Acts 2:31, Peter 3:19)
According to supermarket chain Coles, which Australian state topped hot cross bun consumption in 2025, with almost 3.5 buns eaten per person last Easter?
Western Australia
Jesus' trial mirrors this Jewish holiday tradition
Yom Kippur
This person had a dream about Jesus right before he was crucified
Pilate's wife
This Old Testament character was said to be buried under Golgotha.
Adam
Where did Jesus ascend into heaven?
Dyeing Easter eggs is a tradition that begin in which country?
Ukraine