Catholic Easter Traditions
At Easter, we rejoice because who was resurrected?
Jesus?
Where did the Easter Bunny come from?
German (German Immigrants who had traditions of "Oschter Haws.", they brought it to the U.S in 1700's)
The most popular non-chocolate Easter candy in the United States?
Marshmallow "Peeps"
True or False
The Easter bunny used to decide whether kids had been good or bad before leaving treats like Santa.
True
How many time that Peter denied Christ this many times after they abandoned the Lord?
three times
The Sunday before Easter is called this.
Palm Sunday?
What is the color of Easter?
Pastel colors.
This is the official flower of Easter.
Lily
Originally, what did eggs symbolize?
A. The Death and Resurrection of Christ?
B. Fertility and Birth
Fertility and Birth
What celebration or Easter Sunday represents?
the resurrection of Jesus Christ
The week of Lent that signifies Holy Week.
the week between Palm Sunday and Easter
Why does the Easter Bunny bring eggs?
to give a reminder of Jesus's resurrection.
The most popular Easter parade is held in this city.
New York City
What is the Easter baskets symbolize?
a bird’s nest
Are Easter Eggs Religious? Yes or No?
Yes- the symbolize Christ emerging from the tomb.
Judas did this to identify Jesus to the soldiers.
giving Him a kiss (Matthew 26:47-49)
How long is the Easter vigil?
from sundown for at least 2 hours.
The first Easter eggs were dyed in this color
Red
HWat is the name of the egg race organized in White House lawns?
the White House Easter Egg Roll
What happened on Good Friday?
Jesus' crucifixion and death
This was the first person to see the risen Christ.
Mary Magdalene? (Mark 16:9)
Where is Easter Celebreated?
all forms of Christianity across the globe or all over the world.
What candy produces over 1.5 million for Easter?
A. Marshmallow Peeps
B. Jelly Beans
C. Cadbury Creme Eggs
D. Chocolate Bunnies
Marshmallow Peeps
How many chocolate bunnies are produced each year in the United States of America?
A. 90 Thousand
B. 90 Million
C. 90 Billion
D. 90 Trillion
90 million
Which city that Jesus entered on Palm Sunday?
Jerusalem
What precedes Easter in the Orthodox tradition leading up to Easter?
Lent
Where does the tradition of decorating eggs come from?
A. Germany
B. Hungary
C. Ukraine
D. Israel
Ukraine
What candy produces over 16 billion for Easter?
A. Marshmallow Peeps
B. Jelly Beans
C. Cadbury Creme Eggs
D. Chocolate Bunnies
Jelly Beans
Which country traditionally dyes its eggs Red to represent Christ's blood?
A. Italy
B. France
C. Greece
D. Germany
E. Ukraine
F. Russia
Greece
How long does Eastertide last?
A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60
50 Days
Which two take place during Easter Season?
A. Divine Mercy Sunday
B. Solemnity of Mary
C. Ascension of the Lord
D. All Saints Day
Divine Mercy Sunday and Ascension of the Lord
Out of 50 United States, how many recognize Good Friday as a holiday?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
12 states (Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee and Texas.
What candy produces over 90 million for Easter?
A. Marshmallow Peeps
B. Jelly Beans
C. Cadbury Creme Eggs
D. Chocolate Bunnies
Chocolate Bunnies
Wearing new clothes on Easter was once considered what?
Good Luck or Bad luck?
Good Luck for the year
Easter represents the the culmination of the Holy week which begins when?
Palm Sunday
True or False
It is traditional to have an Easter Basket blessing.
True- You would line your basket with a white linen, decorate with greenery and fill with symbolic foods representing the end of Lent and the Resurrection.
When was the first recorded Easter Celebration?
A. 150-160 A.D.
B. 160-170 A.D.
C. 170-180 A.D.
D. never
160 to 170 A.D.
Why did hollow Chocolate bunnies become a thing?
A. It has always been a tradition.
B. It was a way to trick consumers.
C. Prevent them from becoming too hard to bite.
D. A tradition that became common during WWII to conserve chocolate.
both C and D
Egg Colors symbolize different things.
Ex. Red= Christ's blood
What does Blue or Yellow symbolize?
A. Faith
B. Hope
C. Love
D. Jesus dying on the cross
E. The Resurrection
F. The Holy Spirit
G. New Life
Blue means love, and Yellow means Resurrection
Why is Easter on celebrated on different dates?
What is tradition states ?
A. We must always celebrate on a Sunday.
B. We celebrate on the first Sunday following the first full moon of spring.
C. We celebrate on the first Sunday of the month.
D. We must always celebrate on the 1st full moon of spring.
Traditions states
B. We celebrate on the First Sunday following the first full moon of spring.
A typical Easter meal consists of soups, salads, pasta and what meat?
A. fish
B. Steak
C. Ham
D. Lamb
Lamb
When was the first story about a rabbit hiding eggs in a garden first published?
A. 1680
B. 1690
C. 1700
D. 1720
1680
Where was the tallest chocolate Easter egg created?
A. Italy
B.United States
C. Germany
D. France
Italy - The egg made in 2011 stood over 34 feet tall, weighing nearly 8 tons.
Which state held the largest Easter egg hunt, featuring over 9,700 children for half a million eggs?
A. Texas
B. Utah
C. South Dakota
D. Pennsylanna
E. Florida
F. Georgia
Florida
Who wrote an account of the empty tomb including the mentions of violent earthquake and angels descending down to earth?
Matthew ( the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 28:1-6)
What Song often paired with the tune Easter Hymn or llanfair and is a cornerstone of traditional Catholic Easter music?
A. The Strife is o've, the battle done
B. At the lamb's high feast we sing
C. O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing
D. Jesus Christ is Risen Today
Jesus Christ is Risen Today
What was the original name for Easter?
A. Pascha
B. Vernal Equinox
C. Resurrection
D. Easter Bunny
Pascha- meaning coming from the Hebrew word for Passover, or Paques (french) and Pasqua (Italian)
What percent of parents confess to stealing candy from their Children's Easter Baskets?
A. 51 %
B. 61%
C. 71%
D. 81%
E. 91 %
81 percent
Which country has a tradition that involves dancing around eggs on the floor without breaking them?
A. British
B. Ireland
C. Ukraine
D. Greece
E. Germany
F. France
Germany
Who's version depicts Mary beckoning Simon Peter and the other disciples to inspect the tomb after she saw that the stone had been rolled away?
John (Gospel of John 20:1-2).