History of Easter
When is Easter celebrated in the U.S. this year?
April 20th, 2025
What is an Easter Egg Hunt?
Eggs are placed around the backyard for children to find. These plastic eggs have candy and other prizes inside.
What are two foods Americans eat on Easter?
Hotcross buns and ham
Which country did the legend of the Easter Bunny come from?
Germany
What is the Easter Mascot?
The Easter Bunny
True or False: Everyone in the world celebrates Easter on the same day.
False. Western and Eastern Christian churches calculate the holiday differently.
Where did the name Easter come from?
Eostre, a goddess celebrated at the beginning of spring
What do Americans make and wear on their heads?
Easter Bonnets
Name three popular Easter chocolates
Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs, White Cadbury Chocolate, Peeps
What event happened on Easter that made it a holiday?
The day Jesus was resurrected.
Name the most popular Easter chocolate
Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs
What season does Easter end for Christians? And what do Christians do during this time?
Lent season. They fast (don’t eat certain foods or give up something)
How do Western Christians calculate Easter day?
The first Sunday after the first full moon of spring
Where in the White House does the Easter Egg Roll take place?
South Lawn
What did German children do if they believed in the Easter Bunny? Extra 100 points if you can say or spell the Easter Bunny name in German!
Build nests and leave carrots out.
German name - Osterhase