Easter Around the World
In this country, people decorate trees with colorful eggs in a tradition called Ostereierbaum.
Germany
This marshmallow treat, often shaped like chicks or bunnies, is a top Easter staple
Peeps
B_NN_
BUNNY
The grass is always ____
greener
This animal tells you if spring is coming soon or if we are going to have a longer winter
Groundhog
In this Scandinavian country, kids dress as Easter witches and go door-to-door for treats.
Sweden
This chocolate company introduced the first chocolate Easter egg in the UK in 1873
Fry's (now known as Cadbury)
CH_CK
CHICK
basket
This is spread in the air from a flower and often causes spring allergies
Pollen
This country celebrates Easter Monday with water fights in a tradition called Śmigus-Dyngus.
Poland
According to candy statistics, this is the #1 selling Easter candy
Reese's Eggs
FL_W_R
FLOWER
Stop and smell the ____
roses
This gem is the birthstone of the month of April
Diamond
In this country, giant omelets are cooked in the town of Bessières using thousands of eggs each Easter.
This is the most popular color of Peeps produced
Yellow
_A_KET
BASKET
Fresh as a ____
daisy
The 1st day of spring is scientifically called the _____ Equinox
Vernal
In this country, men recite poems before sprinkling women with water or perfume on Easter Monday.
Hungary
These spiced, sweet buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday in the UK
Hot Cross Buns
_H_CO_A_E
CHOCOLATE
Spring into ____
action
When it is spring in the northern hemisphere, it is ______________ in the southern hemisphere
autumn (fall)