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Easter Traditions Around The World

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  • What is the traditional flower of Easter and it is also a symbol of elegance, beauty, hope, life and purity?
    orchid
    lily
    tulip
    rose
  • During the Easter period known as 'Fasika' in Ethiopia, how many days do many people fast for Lent?
    55 days
    30 days
    21 days
    40 days
  • What is the shape of the traditional Italian Easter cake called 'Colomba Pasquale'?
    A lamb
    A cross
    A dove
    A heart
  • Easter falls on
    the 1st Sunday after the first full moon of spring
    the 1st Sunday in April
    the same day every year
    the 3rd Sunday in spring
  • Why do people in Bermuda fly kites during the Easter period?
    To compete for the tallest flight
    To symbolise the rising of Christ
    To celebrate the start of the sailing season
    To welcome migratory birds
  • In Scotland, children roll boiled and painted eggs down grassy hills. What does this rolling symbolise?
    The arrival of spring
    The rolling away of the stone from Jesus’ tomb
    The speed of the resurrection
    The joy of the children
  • Where in the world do they have an Easter bonnet (=hat) competition?
    the UK
    the USA
    Germany
    Hungary
  • What is the German name for Easter egg trees where decorated eggs are hung from branches?
    Maibaum
    Ostereierbaum
    Tannenbaum
    Adventskranz
  • In India, which day is the main day for celebrations involving large church gatherings and passion plays?
    Good Friday
    Palm Sunday
    Easter Monday
    Ash Wednesday
  • Which part of a chocolate bunny do most people eat first?
    the legs
    the ears
    the body
    the head
  • In Sri Lanka, how long can church services on Good Friday traditionally last?
    3 hours
    5 hours
    1 hour
    30 minutes
  • In Sweden and Finland, what do children dress up as while going around the neighborhood carrying willow twigs?
    Little lambs
    Garden gnomes
    Forest elves
    Witches
  • In the USA, where is the famous annual Easter egg rolling event held each year?
    The Capitol Building
    The National Mall
    The White House
    Central Park
  • Where did the idea of the Easter Bunny come from?
    the USA
    Germany
    France
    Ireland
  • In Australia, which animal is used as an alternative to the Easter bunny because rabbits are considered pests?
    Koala
    Wombat
    Bilby
    Kangaroo
  • Where in the world do people make a lamb made of only butter at Easter?
    France
    Belgium
    Poland
    Denmark
  • In Ouro Preto, Brazil, which materials are used to create elaborate patterns on the streets for Easter celebrations?
    Ribbons and fabric
    Paint and stencils
    Chalk and charcoal
    Flowers, sand, and sawdust
  • In Greece, eggs are traditionally dyed a specific color on Maundy Thursday. What is that color?
    Blue
    Red
    Purple
    Gold
  • Pisanki are handcrafted and painted Easter eggs that symbolise...
    Fertility and spring
    Abundance of food
    Jesus Christ
    Happiness
  • In Spain, on Maundy Thursday, what do men in some places dress as to perform a 'dance of death'?
    Disciples
    Roman soldiers
    Skeletons
    Angels
  • In Mexico, which traditional food eaten during Easter is actually a flat leaf cactus?
    Empanada
    Nopal
    Tamale
    Ceviche
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