SYMBOLS OF EASTER
This animal symbolizes new life and spring.
What is a lamb or a bunny?
He betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.
Who was Judas Iscariot?
In what country is it tradition to burn Judas in effigy?
What is Greece?
This colorful candy is often found in Easter baskets.
What are jelly beans?
This activity involves searching for hidden treasures.
What is an Easter egg hunt?
These are often decorated and hidden on Easter.
What are eggs?
On what day of Holy Week did the Last Supper occur?
What is Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday?
In Bermuda, what do people fly on Good Friday?
What are kites?
This chocolate figure is a popular Easter treat.
What is a chocolate bunny?
Churches often hold this special service on Easter morning.
What is a sunrise service?
This tall flower is a common symbol of Easter.
What is a lily?
Who was the first person to see the risen Jesus?
Who was Mary Magdalene?
In what country do children look for the Easter Bilby?
What is Australia?
These small, egg-shaped candies come in a variety of pastel colors.
What are Cadbury Mini Eggs?
This spring festival often coincides with Easter and celebrates new beginnings.
What is Passover or Ostara?
This bread, often braided, is traditionally eaten at Easter.
What is hot cross buns?
Where was Jesus crucified?
What is Golgotha or Calvary?
What is the name of the traditional Greek Easter soup made with lamb?
What is Magiritsa?
This sweet bread is often filled with candied fruit and nuts.
What is panettone or colomba pasquale?
Children often receive these filled with candy and small toys.
What are Easter baskets?
This garment reminds Christians of Jesus' resurrection.
What is white robes or vestments?
What was the name of the garden where Jesus prayed before his arrest?
What is the Garden of Gethsemane?
In some parts of Europe, what do church bells do on Holy Thursday and return on Easter Sunday?
What do they go silent or are rung by angels (figuratively)?
This creamy, egg-based custard is a traditional Easter dessert.
What is egg custard?
This annual parade is a famous Easter event in New York City.
What is the Easter Bonnet Parade?