Valentine's Day
When is Valentine's Day?
When is April Fools' Day?
April 1st
Which language is the word "Easter" believe to have come from?
Latin
What does the Easter Bunny do?
Hides eggs and leaves Easter baskets
Which language does the world "carnival" originally come from?
What/where are the historical inspiration for Valentine's Day from?
Saint Valentine & Ancient Rome
What happens on April Fools' Day?
People play tricks or pranks on each other
Name 3 things you might find in an Easter basket.
ex.) candy, chocolate bunny, toys...
What else besides candy might be hidden in an Easter egg?
Money
In which city or state is the most famous Mardi Gras held?
New Orleans, Louisiana
Name 3 common gifts you might give someone on Valentine's Day?
Chocolate/candy, flowers, a card, jewellery
What is a "fool"?
"A person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person" or "a jester or clown, especially one retained in a royal or noble household" (Oxford Languages)
lamb, ham, eggs, hot cross buns...
What does "Mardi Gras" mean?
Fat Tuesday
People spend the most of money on which group of people on Valentine's Day?
Spouses/Partners
What common joke is played in France on this day?
Name 2 popular Easter candies.
ex.) Peeps, jelly beans, chocolate bunnies, Cadbury Eggs, Reese's Eggs...
Easter is celebrated on or after the 1st ___ moon in Spring.
Full Moon
Carnival is usually celebrated before which Catholic holiday/period?
Lent
During what time period was romance and romantic love linked to Valentine's Day?
What is April Fools' Day called in France?
April Fish Day (Poisson d'Avril)
In which century did the idea of Easter rabbits become popular?
19th Century
What Easter event takes place at the White House?
The Easter Egg Roll
What does "carnival" mean?
"farewell to meat"