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