What kind of buns are baked on Good Friday in Britain?
hot cross buns
The 40-day period before Easter is called...
Lent
What's the name of the day of Christ crucifixion?
Good Friday
What do people do on Pancake Day?
eat pancakes
What is 'egg-knocking'?
an Easter game
What is a 'fast'?
not eating certain food
What happens on Palm Sunday in Church?
Parishioners are given "palms" to commemorate Jesus entering Jerusalem. The crowds of people waved palm branches and set them along the path that Jesus rode.
Holy Thursday commemorates...
The Last Supper
In what country are Easter trees are decorated?
Germany
Other than Easter, which day is the most popular day that Christians attend church?
Christmas
On what day does the Queen give money to the poor?
Holy Thursday
In what country do people burn bonfires on Easter Sunday?
Finland
The art of painting eggs originates from which country?
Ukraine
When is Easter celebrated?
It's a moveable holiday so each year it's different date. (The Sunday after the full moon following March 21st.)
What animal is associated wth Easter?
bunny
What is the day before Lent called?
Pancake Day / Shrove Tuesday / Mardi Gras
How many people attended The Last Supper?
13
What is the symbol of Christ's sacrifice on the cross?
Cross or Crucifix
What is the most popular jelly bean flavour?
grape
cherry
orange
watermelon
Girls and Women wear these on their heads on Easter Sunday...
Easter bonnet
Children collect Easter candies in a _____________ during the Easter Egg Hunt.
basket
What is the first day of Lent called?
Ash Wednesday
Which part of a chocolate Easter bunny do people usually eat first?
side
ears
feet
tail
The day of Christ's Resurrection is called...
Easter Sunday
Lent lasts for how many days?
40