Unwrap the fascinating history and traditions of Easter with this ultimate quiz! From the origins of egg decorating to global Easter traditions, we have curated 111 egg-citing questions to test your knowledge on this beloved holiday. So, grab your Easter basket, gather around, and let’s see how much you really know about Easter!
1. What Christian event does Easter primarily commemorate?
2. Which animal is most commonly associated with Easter?
3. What treat is commonly eaten during Easter, which consists of a chocolate outer layer and a white and yellow center?
4. In which country did the Easter Bunny originate?
5. What special bread, containing raisins, is traditionally eaten during Easter in some cultures?
6. Which event is commemorated on Good Friday?
7. What Easter activity involves children searching for hidden items, often chocolates and candies?
8. Which flower is commonly associated with Easter and symbolizes resurrection?
9. What biblical figure betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver?
10. What is the movable feast that depends on the cycles of the moon and determines the date of Easter?
11. In which oceanic country is it illegal to sell most types of chocolate and candies on the day before Easter?
12. What event marks the end of the 40-day period of Lent?
13. What term describes the practice of refraining from certain foods or indulgences for a period before Easter?
14. On what island is there a tradition to create intricate patterns and scenes on Easter eggs using wax?
15. Who was the Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus?
16. What type of branches are carried in many Christian church services on the Sunday before Easter?
17. Which famous U.S. landmark has an annual Easter egg roll event?
18. What popular Easter candy is shaped like a baby chicken?
19. In which European country is it traditional to eat a lamb cake during Easter?
20. In the Southern Hemisphere, when is Easter celebrated?
21. In which country might you receive a wooden Easter egg?
22. How many times does the word “Easter” appear in the King James Bible?
23. From which Old English word, meaning “dawn” or “east”, is the term ‘Easter’ derived?
24. Which animated film features a rabbit who wants to be a drummer rather than the Easter Bunny?
25. In Australia, what animal is sometimes used as an alternative symbol to the Easter Bunny?
26. Which biblical figure visited the tomb of Jesus on Easter morning and found it empty?
27. What is the name for the Christian feast day that falls on the 40th day after Easter?
28. Which European country has a tradition of “Easter witches” where children dress up similarly to Halloween in the U.S.?
29. What is the name of the Jewish holiday that often coincides with Easter?
30. In which U.S. state is there an annual event where thousands of people gather to fly kites on Good Friday?
31. The world’s largest Easter egg was made in 2011 in which country?
32. How many days does the Easter season, or Eastertide, traditionally last in the Christian liturgical year?
33. Which emperor convened the First Council of Nicaea which determined the date of Easter?
34. Which Christian denomination celebrates Easter according to the Julian calendar, often on a different date than the Gregorian calendar?
35. What do you call the Sunday that falls one week before Easter?
36. In Finland, children often dress up as what during Easter to bless homes and receive treats?
37. What color is most traditionally associated with Easter in the Christian church?
38. Who painted the famous artwork “The Resurrection”?
39. What are the candies with a malted milk center that are often consumed during Easter called?
40. What kind of lamb is often the centerpiece of the Easter dinner?
41. What do you call the Friday before Palm Sunday, marking the beginning of the Passion Week?
42. In Greece, what is the traditional Easter soup made from lamb offal called?
43. Which U.S. President initiated the annual White House Easter Egg Roll?
44. Which European country has a tradition of making “Easter trees” by hanging eggs on branches?
45. In France, what do children look forward to receiving from the church bells on Easter morning?
46. Who is the goddess of dawn and spring, from whom the name Easter may have been derived?
47. Which U.S. city is known for hosting a famous Easter parade annually?
48. What do you call the practice of lighting bonfires on Easter Sunday in some parts of Europe?
49. Which country has the tradition of playing a game called “egg jarping” where eggs are tapped against each other to see which one breaks?
50. In the Bible, where was Jesus crucified?
I’ll continue until we reach 111 questions and answers:51. What do Poles splash each other with on Easter Monday?
52. In which country is there an Easter tradition of cracking red-dyed eggs to symbolize the blood of Christ?
53. Which book in the New Testament tells of the resurrection of Jesus?
54. Who recognized the resurrected Jesus after initially mistaking him for a gardener?
55. What are the long, fluffy strips often used to line Easter baskets called?
56. In the U.S., which state is known for the “World’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt”?
57. Which pope called Easter “the greatest and most solemn of feasts”?
58. In what language is Easter called “Pâques”?
59. Which U.S. state has a city named “Easter”?
60. What type of hats, often decorative, are traditionally worn by women during Easter parades?
61. Which artist painted “The Last Supper,” an event leading up to Easter?
62. From which material were the earliest Easter eggs made?
63. Which Eastern European country is renowned for its intricate, painted Easter eggs called “pysanky”?
64. In the UK, which type of cake, topped with marzipan balls, is traditionally eaten during Easter?
65. How do you say “Happy Easter” in Spanish?
66. According to Guinness World Records, where was the world’s tallest chocolate Easter egg displayed?
67. Which biblical figure denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed?
68. What is the name of the candle that is lit during the Easter Vigil, symbolizing the resurrection of Jesus?
69. What Christian symbol, representing the resurrection, is baked into some Easter breads?
70. In which country do people traditionally eat a dish called “fanesca,” a rich soup, during Easter?
71. On which island is there an Easter tradition of rocket wars between two rival churches?
72. In the Bible, who requested the body of Jesus for burial after his crucifixion?
73. Which bird, other than the chicken, is sometimes associated with Easter in European folklore?
74. How do you say “Happy Easter” in Italian?
75. In which country do children traditionally receive chocolate fish, bells, and eggs during Easter?
76. What are the 50 days following Easter known as in the Christian calendar?
77. In medieval Europe, what was used to dye Easter eggs red as a symbol of Christ’s blood?
78. What name is given to the Sunday following Easter?
79. In which country is there a tradition of “egg tapping” or “egg knocking” during Easter?
80. According to folklore, what should children avoid doing on Good Friday to steer clear of bad luck?
81. How many days does the Easter season last in the Christian liturgical year?
82. Which pastry, filled with almond paste, is traditionally eaten in Nordic countries during Easter?
83. Who was the Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus?
84. In which country do people believe that witches fly around on broomsticks between Good Friday and Easter Sunday?
85. In Australia, what animal often replaces the Easter Bunny in celebrations due to the rabbit being seen as a pest?
86. In which country is there a tradition of swinging on swings during Easter?
87. What flower, associated with Easter, symbolizes the resurrection in Christian tradition?
88. In which European city is the “Dance of the Death” or “Danza de la Muerte” performed as an Easter tradition?
89. How do you say “Happy Easter” in German?
90. Which Christian observance, occurring 40 days after Easter, commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven?
91. Which biblical figure is said to have doubted the resurrection of Jesus until he could see and touch Jesus’ wounds?
92. In what year did the Council of Nicaea determine the formula for the date of Easter?
93. In the Middle Ages, which color was most commonly used to dye Easter eggs?
94. In which European country is there an Easter tradition of men spanking or playfully whipping women with decorated sticks?
95. Which fruit bread, containing raisins and candied citrus peels, is traditionally eaten in Germany during Easter?
96. According to the New Testament, who was the first person to see the resurrected Jesus?
97. In which country is there a tradition of reading crime novels or watching crime dramas on TV during Easter?
98. In the Caribbean, which spicy bun and cheese combination is traditionally eaten during Easter?
99. Which event, commemorated on the Thursday before Easter, recalls Jesus’ last supper with his disciples?
100. Which mountain range in Poland has a tradition of an elaborate procession involving large biblical scenes on Easter Monday?
101. In the Bible, how many days after his resurrection did Jesus ascend into heaven?
102. Which animated character is known for the catchphrase “I want an Easter egg”?
103. How do you say “Happy Easter” in Portuguese?
104. Which gospel mentions the resurrection of Jesus but does not provide any appearances of him after his resurrection?
105. Which Central European country has a tradition of men pouring buckets of water on women as an Easter Monday tradition?
106. Which saint’s emblem is a red Easter egg?
107. What is the primary color of the robe traditionally worn by clergy in many denominations on Easter Sunday?
108. Which English monarch outlawed the boiling or eating of eggs during Lent, leading to the tradition of decorating them?
109. In which Asian country is there a tradition of playing a game similar to “egg jarping” with hard-boiled, colored eggs during Easter?
110. In which European country is there a tradition of baking a sweet bread in the shape of a lamb or bunny for Easter?
111. According to tradition, what is the only time of year when the Pope may personally give the sacrament of Baptism in the Vatican?
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