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Who celebrates Easter?
Roman Catholics, Protestants, and Eastern Churches.
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What is the week leading up to la Pascua called?
Holy week.
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How many chocolate bunnies are made each year?
Over 90 million.
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Where is there a chocolate egg hunt?
Venezuela.
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Where was Easter first celebrated?
At the council of Nicea.
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What is Easter/La Pascua?
The celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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When does holy week begin?
Palm Sunday.
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What is the traditional act of painting eggs called?
Pysanka.
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What food is not eaten during Easter as a sacrifice?
Red meat.
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Who was Eostre?
The goddess of spring and fertility.
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What day did Jesus rise from his tomb?
The third day after his crucifixion.
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Why does the date of Easter change every year?
The date changes every year because of the history of Passover.
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How many Jelly Beans do Americans consume every Easter?
More than 16 billion.
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What is one tradition held in Colombia?
People gather for a parade and art exhibits
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Where did the idea for Easter eggs come from?
They came from the idea that resurrection was like being reborn.
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Why is Easter/La Pascua celebrated?
To rejoice and honor the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Is Easter celebrated in Spain?
Yes.
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Why did pretzels used to be associated with Easter?
The twists of the pretzel were thought to resemble arms crossed in prayer.
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In what country to people travel to be with family during Easter?
Mexico.
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When Easter was first started what day was it celebrated on?
The Sunday after the full moon which came after the vernal equinox.
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How is La Pascua celebrated?
It differs for every country.
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What is 1 South American countries that celebrate Easter?
Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico.
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How many eggs are sold in America between March and April?
600 million eggs.
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What are the streets in Brazil covered with during Easter?
Rugs, carpets, flowers, and sawdust designs.
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Where did the word Pascua come from?
Pasques in French which means Passover.