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

Kangaroo

Wombat

Koala

Bilby

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

Fertility and spring

Abundance of food

Happiness

Jesus Christ

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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 arrival of spring

The joy of the children

The rolling away of the stone from Jesus’ tomb

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

To welcome migratory birds

To symbolise the rising of Christ

To celebrate the start of the sailing season

To compete for the tallest flight

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

Ostereierbaum

Tannenbaum

Adventskranz

Maibaum

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

Angels

Roman soldiers

Skeletons

Disciples

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

Central Park

The Capitol Building

The White House

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?

Gold

Red

Blue

Purple

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

Good Friday

Palm Sunday

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?

Chalk and charcoal

Paint and stencils

Ribbons and fabric

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?

Forest elves

Garden gnomes

Little lambs

Witches

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

21 days

30 days

55 days

40 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

5 hours

1 hour

30 minutes

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

the ears

the body

the legs

the head

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