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Easter Quiz B2

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  • In which country is it traditional to throw water on people on Easter Monday?
    England
    Poland
    Iceland
  • What kind of music is often played during the processions?
    Marchas (religious marches)
  • What day comes before Easter Sunday?
    Holy Saturday
  • Which Andalusian cities are especially famous for their Semana Santa celebrations?
    Seville, Málaga, Granada
  • What kind of bread with dried fruit and a white cross is eaten in the UK at Easter?
    Hot cross buns
  • Why is Easter not on the same date every year?
    It’s based on the moon – the first Sunday after the full moon following the Spring Equinox
  • What is the name of the Sunday when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus?
    Easter Sunday
  • In which country do people fly kites on Easter to symbolize the resurrection?
    Bermuda
    Brazil
    Canada
  • What does the word “Easter” come from in Anglo-Saxon tradition?
    From “Ēostre,” a pagan spring goddess.
  • What are the religious statues carried through the streets called?
    Pasos
  • Which country celebrates Easter with a crime-themed TV tradition called “Easter crime” (Påskekrim)?
    Denmark
    Norway
    Sweden
  • Which flower is often associated with Easter?
    Jacaranda
    Lily
    Rose
  • In the USA, what large Easter event is held at the White House?
    The Easter Egg Roll
  • In which country do people have a big Easter bonfire on the beach?
    the USA
    Australia
    Brazil
  • What food is traditionally eaten in the UK on Easter Sunday?
    Roast lamb
  • What traditional sweet is eaten in Spain during Easter?
    Torrijas (similar to French toast)
  • Where did the tradition of the Easter Bunny come from?
    Germany
  • What does the Easter egg symbolize?
    New life / rebirth
  • What is the 40-day period before Easter called?
    Lent
  • What do people wear in these processions?
    Robes and capirotes (tall pointed hats)
  • What do people usually give up during Lent?
    Something they enjoy (like sweets, social media, etc.)
  • What do children in the UK and USA often hunt for on Easter Sunday?
    Chocolate eggs
  • What animal is a common symbol of Easter in Anglo-Saxon countries?
    The Easter Bunny
  • What are the traditional Easter processions in Andalusia called?
    Semana Santa processions
  • In Greece, what do people say instead of “Happy Easter”?
    “Christos Anesti!” (Christ is risen!)
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