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EASTER TRIVIA

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  • What is the name of the traditional Easter cake in Catalonia, often decorated with chocolate figures?
    La Mona de Pascua
  • What is the name of the garden where Jesus prayed before his arrest?
    Gethsemane
  • Which is considered the oldest brotherhood participating in Semana Santa in Seville?
    El Silencio (Hermandad del Santísimo Cristo de la Salud), founded in 1340.
  • What is the traditional greeting on Easter Sunday in many Christian cultures?
    Christ took off
    Christ got up
    Christ is up
    Christ is risen
  • Which Spanish city is known for its “Procession of the Holy Burial,” one of the oldest in the country?
    Zamora
  • What symbol is commonly used to represent new life during Easter?
    an egg
    a doughnut
    a pineapple
    an apple
  • What is the period of 40 days before Easter called?
    no chocolate
    fasting
    lent
    reflection
  • Which brotherhood carries the iconic image known as “El Señor de Sevilla”?
    El Gran Poder.
  • What food is traditionally avoided by many Christians on Good Friday?
    fish
    kebab
    eggs
    meat
  • Which day of Holy Week is traditionally associated with the Last Supper?
    Thursday (Maundy Thursday)
  • Which Spanish region is known for its “Living Passion,” where locals act out the final days of Jesus’ life?
    Castilla-La Mancha
  • What does the cross on a hot cross bun represent?
    The crucifixion
    Two roads of life
    Four squares of life
    Where to start eating the bun
  • What event does Palm Sunday commemorate?
    Jesus entering Rome
    Jesus entering Bethlehem
    Jesus entering Jerusalem
    Jesus entering El Corte Ingles
  • Pentecost marks the end of the Easter season in many Christian traditions
    False
    True
  • What does the Easter candle represent?
    The light of Hope
    The light at Dawn
    The light of the Church
    The light of Christ
  • What is the name of the long candles carried by Nazarenos in Spanish processions?
    Cirios
  • What is the typical weight of a large paso carried in Seville?
    500 - 1,000 kg
    3,000 - 4,000 kg
    1,000 - 2,000 kg
  • What is the name of the Jewish festival that often overlaps with Easter?
    Pass under
    Passover
    Pass along
    Pass able
  • What does the Easter lily traditionally symbolize?
    Reflection
    Hope
    Purity
    Sadness
  • What is traditionally removed from churches on Good Friday?
    flowers
    crosses
    cups
    pictures
  • What is the name of the traditional Spanish drum processions held in Aragón during Holy Week?
    The Drum Route (Ruta del Tambor)
  • Which meal is traditionally eaten on Easter Sunday in many cultures?
    Roast Lamb
    Roast Beef
    Roast Duck
    Burger King burger and fries
  • Which brotherhood has the largest number of nazarenos in Seville?
    La Macarena, often exceeding 3,000 nazarenos.
  • Holy Week is also known as __________Week in English.
    Easter Week
  • What is the name of the traditional Easter bread in many Eastern European countries?
    Paska
    Crosska
    Bollykaska
    Mundo
  • How many costaleros usually carry a single paso?
    15-20
    70-80
    25-35
    35-50
  • On average, how many nazarenos participate across all Seville brotherhoods during Holy Week?
    Approx 30,000
    Approx 80,000
    Approx 60,000
    Approx 20,000
  • Which day of Holy Week commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus?
    Bad Friday
    Good Friday
    Holy Friday
    Sad Friday
  • Which Spanish region is known for its silent and solemn Holy Week traditions?
    Castile and León
  • Which animal is often associated with delivering Easter eggs?
    The Easter hen
    The Easter Eagle
    The Easter Penguin
    The Easter Rabbit