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In Australia, which animal is used as an alternative to the Easter bunny because rabbits are considered pests?

Wombat

Kangaroo

Koala

Bilby

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Pisanki are handcrafted and painted Easter eggs that symbolise...

Happiness

Jesus Christ

Abundance of food

Fertility and spring

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In Scotland, children roll boiled and painted eggs down grassy hills. What does this rolling symbolise?

The speed of the resurrection

The joy of the children

The rolling away of the stone from Jesus’ tomb

The arrival of spring

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Why do people in Bermuda fly kites during the Easter period?

To symbolise the rising of Christ

To celebrate the start of the sailing season

To compete for the tallest flight

To welcome migratory birds

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What is the German name for Easter egg trees where decorated eggs are hung from branches?

Ostereierbaum

Adventskranz

Maibaum

Tannenbaum

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In Spain, on Maundy Thursday, what do men in some places dress as to perform a 'dance of death'?

Angels

Skeletons

Roman soldiers

Disciples

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In the USA, where is the famous annual Easter egg rolling event held each year?

The Capitol Building

The National Mall

Central Park

The White House

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What is the shape of the traditional Italian Easter cake called 'Colomba Pasquale'?

A dove

A heart

A cross

A lamb

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In Greece, eggs are traditionally dyed a specific color on Maundy Thursday. What is that color?

Purple

Gold

Blue

Red

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In India, which day is the main day for celebrations involving large church gatherings and passion plays?

Ash Wednesday

Good Friday

Palm Sunday

Easter Monday

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In Ouro Preto, Brazil, which materials are used to create elaborate patterns on the streets for Easter celebrations?

Paint and stencils

Flowers, sand, and sawdust

Ribbons and fabric

Chalk and charcoal

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In Sweden and Finland, what do children dress up as while going around the neighborhood carrying willow twigs?

Garden gnomes

Little lambs

Forest elves

Witches

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During the Easter period known as 'Fasika' in Ethiopia, how many days do many people fast for Lent?

40 days

55 days

30 days

21 days

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In Mexico, which traditional food eaten during Easter is actually a flat leaf cactus?

Empanada

Tamale

Ceviche

Nopal

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In Sri Lanka, how long can church services on Good Friday traditionally last?

3 hours

1 hour

30 minutes

5 hours

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Which part of a chocolate bunny do most people eat first?

the legs

the body

the head

the ears

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