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Which country started the tradition of the Easter bunny?
Germany
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What popular game is traditionally played at Easter?
An Easter egg hunt
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Which country first introduced an Easter tree?
Germany, this centuries-old custom involves decorating tree branches or outdoor trees with hanging eggs to symbolize new life, rebirth, and spring, with roots in both Christian and older spring traditions
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In what country is dancing banned on Good Friday?
Germany, known as Tanzverbot (dance ban), this law prohibits public dancing, clubbing, and sometimes music in bars to honor the day and "'silent holiday'" status
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What is the origin of the word “Easter”?
It is believed to come from the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre (Germanic goddess of dawn, spring, and fertility)
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What is the tradition behind the hot cross bun?
The bun represents the cross on which Jesus Christ died on.
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Where is Easter Island located?
Southeastern Pacific Ocean and a special territory of Chile
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Easter Sunday is also called what?
Resurrection Day
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What is the legend behind the pretzel shape?
Legend holds that the pretzel shape was created around 610 CE by a European monk, who twisted leftover dough to resemble arms crossed over the chest in prayer. Used to reward children for learning prayers.
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What cocktail is traditionally served at Easter brunches?
Mimosa or Bloody Mary.
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In Switzerland, what animal delivers Easter eggs to children?
The Easter Cuckoo (bird)
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In the Bible, who betrayed Jesus just before his crucifixion?
Judas, he betrayed Jesus to the chief priests for 30 pieces of silver
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Where did the world's largest Easter egg hunt take place?
Florida
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Most people will bite off what part of a chocolate bunny first?
THE EARS!!
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Who first discovered Jesus’ empty tomb?
Mary Magdalene.
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What is the Sunday before Easter Sunday called?
Palm Sunday, it commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, marking the beginning of Holy Week
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What happens on Maundy Thursday?
Maundy Thursday marks the night of the Last Supper
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Why does the date of Easter change every year?
Easter changes dates annually because it is a "movable feast" tied to the lunar cycle and the spring equinox rather than a fixed date on the calendar.
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While the Easter Bunny brings children eggs in the Canada, what sort of critter delivers the goods in Westphalia, Germany?
A fox
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What is a male bunny called?
Bucks (females are known as does)
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Besides bunnies, what animal is considered an Easter symbol?
A lamb
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Why is it called Palm Sunday?
Palm Sunday is named after the palm branches that people laid on the ground and waved to welcome Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
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What German baked goods used to be associated with Easter?
Pretzels
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JOKE: What do you call a rabbit with fleas?
Bugs Bunny! (HAHAHA)
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What is egg jarping?
Egg jarping is a traditional Easter game, popular in the North East of England, where participants compete to see whose hard-boiled egg is the strongest by tapping them together until one cracks.
