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

Bilby

Wombat

Koala

Kangaroo

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

Abundance of food

Jesus Christ

Fertility and spring

Happiness

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

The rolling away of the stone from Jesus’ tomb

The joy of the children

The arrival of spring

The speed of the resurrection

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

To celebrate the start of the sailing season

To symbolise the rising of Christ

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?

Maibaum

Ostereierbaum

Tannenbaum

Adventskranz

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

Roman soldiers

Disciples

Angels

Skeletons

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

The Capitol Building

The White House

Central Park

The National Mall

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

A lamb

A heart

A dove

A cross

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

Blue

Gold

Purple

Red

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

Palm Sunday

Good Friday

Easter Monday

Ash Wednesday

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

Ribbons and fabric

Chalk and charcoal

Paint and stencils

Flowers, sand, and sawdust

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

Garden gnomes

Witches

Forest elves

Little lambs

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

40 days

30 days

21 days

55 days

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

Nopal

Empanada

Tamale

Ceviche

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

5 hours

1 hour

3 hours

30 minutes

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

the body

the ears

the head

the legs

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