Springtime Fun
What month does spring usually begin in the Northern Hemisphere?
March
What animal is said to bring Easter eggs? (two words)
Easter Bunny
What special book is read during the Passover Seder?
Haggadah
What kind of bird is known for returning in the spring?
Robin or Swallow
What do eggs often symbolize in spring and Easter?
New life
Name the holiday that celebrates flowers and workers, often in May.
May Day
What kind of sweet is often shaped like a chick or bunny?
Marshmallow Peeps
What bitter herb is eaten to symbolize the bitterness of slavery?
Maror
What’s the term for animals waking from winter sleep?
Hibernation ends
What color is often associated with renewal and growth?
Green
What’s the name of the event when day and night are equal in length?
Equinox
What do many children do with eggs at Easter?
Hunt for them / decorate them
How many plagues were there in the Passover story
Ten
What flower is often the first sign of spring?
Crocus, daffodil, or tulip
What item on the Passover plate symbolizes sacrifice?
Shank bone
What fruit is associated with spring blossoms and often used in pies?
Cherry
What is the name of the week leading up to Easter?
Holy Week
What is the name of the meal celebrated on the first night(s) of Passover?
Seder
What is the name of the process where plants grow from seeds?
Germination
What part of the egg is hidden and found during a Seder?
Afikoman
What holiday in March celebrates Irish culture and is known for shamrocks?
St. Patrick’s Day
What Christian event does Easter celebrate?
The resurrection of Jesus
What is the name of Moshe's mother
Bat'ya
What happens to snow in most places during spring?
It melts
On the Seder plate, what does charoset symbolize?
The mortar used by Hebrew slaves