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

Koala

Bilby

Kangaroo

Wombat

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

Happiness

Jesus Christ

Fertility and spring

Abundance of food

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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 arrival of spring

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 compete for the tallest flight

To symbolise the rising of Christ

To celebrate the start of the sailing season

To welcome migratory birds

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

Tannenbaum

Maibaum

Ostereierbaum

Adventskranz

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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?

The Capitol Building

Central Park

The National Mall

The White House

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

A dove

A cross

A heart

A lamb

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

Blue

Purple

Gold

Red

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

Ash Wednesday

Easter Monday

Good Friday

Palm Sunday

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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

Chalk and charcoal

Flowers, sand, and sawdust

Ribbons and fabric

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

Forest elves

Witches

Little lambs

Garden gnomes

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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?

Ceviche

Empanada

Nopal

Tamale

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

5 hours

30 minutes

3 hours

1 hour

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

the body

the head

the ears

the legs

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