What are at least two characteristics of rabbits that have contributed to the superstition that rabbit feet bring good luck?
clever, cunning, fertile, rapid breeding, and connection to the spiritual world
According the gospel narrative in which Mary Magdalene was the first to see the risen Jesus, Mary first mistakes Jesus for a ____
gardener
What country do The Easter bunny and Easter egg traditions originate from?
Germany
How many chocolate bunnies are bought annually?
90 million
What controversial Easter candy continues to be the #1 non-chocolate sweet sold in the US?
peeps
What continent has the highest biodiversity of rabbits?
North America (hosts nearly half the worlds species of rabbits)
According to scripture, Jesus was crucified alongside 2 criminals. One criminal was a thief and as they hung on the cross he asked Jesus to remember him when Jesus came into his kingdom. Jesus responded “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in _______”
Paradise
What is the most popular Easter activity for children?
Easter Egg hunt
According to survey data from DoorDash, what is the most popular Easter candy in 2026?
Reeces pieces
Easter Island is part of what country?
Chile
What are baby rabbits called?
Kittens or kits
According to the gospel narrative, what was found in the tomb where Jesus had been buried?
His shroud (linen burial cloth)
What flower is frequently associated with Easter as it symbolizes the death and resurrection of Christ?
Easter Lily
What region of the United States is most excited about Easter baskets as indicated by Easter candy search interest?
Midwest/Great Lakes region: Michigan ranks No. 1, with Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota also landing in the top ten
Besides bunnies, what animal is considered an Easter symbol?
Lamb
Rabbits were not the first animal to be called a “bunny”. What rodent was called a "bunny" around the late 16th and early 17th century?
The squirrel
Who denied Jesus 3 times before crucifixion?
Peter (Simon Peter)
What holiday does Easter frequently overlap with?
Passover
Americans spend more than $____ on Easter candy annually.
$3 billion
Before his crucifixion, Jesus was put in what color robe (often associated with royalty and wealth at that time) to mock him of his claimed kingship?
Purple
Rabbits teeth never stop growing. A rabbits teeth can grow up to _____ over one year.
5 inches
Judas betrayed Christ in exchange for 30 pieces of ______?
Silver
Each year, Easter is recognized on the first Sunday after what?
The first full moon on or after the spring equinox
Easter related spending is projected to reach a record high in 2026. How much is total spending projected to reach in 2026?
$24.9 billion
Which president was the first to introduce an Easter bunny to the White House Easter Egg Roll?
Richard Nixon