True or False: In the Philippines, some people take part in real-life crucifixion reenactments during Easter.
True
What do people in Finland do on Easter to scare away witches?
Ring bells
Hang herbs on the door
Light bonfires
Wear costumes
What is traditionally sprinkled on girls by boys in Hungary on Easter Monday?
Flowers
Powdered sugar
Water or perfume
Confetti
Open Question: What Easter traditions do you celebrate in your country or at home?
Which traditional food is commonly eaten in the UK on Good Friday?
Lamb stew
Pancakes
Hot cross buns
Chocolate cake
In which country do people throw pots out of their windows on Easter Saturday as part of a tradition?
Portugal
Greece
Canada
Germany
What do Polish people traditionally do with baskets on Holy Saturday?
Decorate them with flowers
Take them to church to be blessed
Fill them with chocolate
Use them to carry Easter eggs
What animal is used in Australia to promote Easter instead of the traditional Easter Bunny in some regions?
Kangaroo
Bilby
Koala
Emu
Which country is known for reading crime novels at Easter, a tradition called “Easter Crime”?
Norway
Denmark
Iceland
Sweden
True or False: In Italy, a traditional Easter cake is shaped like a dove and is called “Colomba.”
True
Which country built the world’s largest chocolate Easter egg?
Switzerland
Belgium
France
What do some people in the Czech Republic do on Easter Monday as part of a tradition?
Dance in the street
Paint Easter eggs
Whip gently with decorated sticks
Spray perfume on each other
Open Question: Do you think Easter is more of a religious or cultural holiday in your country? Why?
Which country’s Easter tradition would you like to experience and why?
What event traditionally takes place on the lawn of the White House every Easter?
Egg rolling
Easter parade
Easter speeches
Egg painting
What do you enjoy most about Easter — traditions, food, or time with family? Explain.
Which of these is a traditional Easter food in Russia?
Easter cookies
Apple cake
Chocolate truffles
Paskha (sweet cheese dessert)
True or False: In Bermuda, people fly kites on Easter to symbolize the resurrection.
True
Which building was affected by a fire in the town centre in the UK during a past Easter celebration?
Bank
Bookshop
School
Supermarket
True or False: In France, people say that church bells fly to Rome and return with chocolate on Easter.
True
In Sweden, children give out Easter cards with drawings of what?
Rabbits
Flowers
Witches
Eggs
What do people do during Holy Week in parts of Spain?
Decorate churches with eggs
Paint large Easter murals
Light candles on the streets
Participate in religious processions
Which animal is NOT traditionally associated with Easter?
Bunny
Tiger
Lamb
Chicken
In which country do children dress up as witches and go door to door at Easter, asking for sweets?
Finland
Spain
Mexico
Sweden