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