True or False: The word "Easter" comes from the white Esturian Flower that blooms this time of year
Eggs dyed which color were once given to children on Easter Sunday in the belief that they would protect them from bad luck throughout the following year
The tradition of the Easter Bunny, a rabbit who lays colored eggs for children to find Easter morning, began in which European country?
In Australia, rabbits are viewed as pests because of the extensive damage they have caused to land, crops and vegetation. Australians prefer to use another animal which is native to the continent as a symbol of Easter. What is it?
When did the first White House Easter Egg Roll take place?
How many times did the disciple Peter deny Jesus after he was arrested?
Peter denied Jesus three times (Luke 22:54-57; Mark 14:69, 70; Matthew 26:73-75; John 18:13-27).
What did the inscription above Jesus's cross say?
Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews
Jesus of Nazareth is a devil
True or False: Most People Eat the legs of the bunny first
Most people (59%) start with the ears
Fabergé created the most expensive Easter Egg in the world. What did it recently sell for?
The heaviest Easter Egg in the world weighs...
The tallest chocolate Easter egg measured 10.39 m (34 ft 1.05 in) in height and was made by Tosca (Italy). It was measured at Le Acciaierie Shopping Centre, in Cortenuova, Italy on 16 April 2011. The chocolate Easter egg weighed 7,200 kg (15,873) and had a circumference of 19.6 m (64 ft 3.65 in) at its widest point
What does Lent commemorate?
40 days between Jesus’s resurrection and ascension
40 days Jesus fasted in the wilderness
40 days the Israelites spent in the wilderness
40 days it rained during the Great Flood
In which U.S. state is it traditional to light a large fire on Holy Saturday?
True or False: Americans spend about $1.9M on Easter candy each year.
True or False: 95% of all Easter candy bought is chocolate
It's actually only 70%
Who was the prisoner the Romans offered to release instead of Jesus?
The official flower of Easter is...
Instead of a rabbit, what animal brings the eggs in Switzerland?
Leading up to the passion, how many pieces of silver did Judas betray Jesus for?
What office did Simon of Cyrene perform for Jesus before he was executed?
He Carried the Cross for Him
He Starved Himself For Him
Who was the first person to see the resurrected Jesus?
According to Mark 16:9, "when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils."
Mary, the mother of Jesus
You Have Much to Learn About Easter!
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You Know Quite a Bit...
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You Know a LOT About Easter
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You Know Easter Better Than Anyone!
Were you there 2000 years ago? You really know your way around this holy and fun holiday, from the details of Christ's life to the details of this holiday today, you have an answer for every question. If you had any errors, look below. But color us (pardon the pun) super impressed! Please share your wonderful knowledge with the next generations!