Fun Easter Trivia Quiz: 100 Questions (2)

[D] It is said that he/she lays them | The Easter Bunny is said to lay the eggs, adding to the mystery and magic of the holiday.

[C] Germany | The tradition of the Easter bunny originated in Germany and was brought to America by German immigrants.

[A] Pennsylvania | The Easter Bunny was first used in Pennsylvania by German immigrants in the 1700s.

[A] A bird's nest | Easter baskets are designed to resemble nests, as the eggs they hold are often associated with new life.

[D] Horseshoes | In Hungary, people paint horseshoes on their Easter eggs as a symbol of good luck.

[A] The Fabergé Egg | The Fabergé egg, created for the Russian Tsars, is considered the most extravagant Easter egg gift.

[C] It must have a surprise inside | The unique requirement for Fabergé eggs was that each one contained a hidden surprise.

[D] Rutherford B. Hayes | President Rutherford B. Hayes began the tradition of the White House Easter Egg Roll in 1878.

[B] Hop-egging | The tradition of hopping over eggs in England is called hop-egging.

[D] 1963 | Cadbury Creme Eggs were first introduced in 1963 and have since become a popular Easter treat.

[A] Fondant | The center of a Cadbury creme egg is made from a sugary fondant mixture.

[B] March 22 and April 25 | Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon on or after the spring equinox, which falls between March 22 and April 25.

[C] The first Sunday after the full moon on or after the spring equinox | This is the method used to determine the date of Easter.

[D] Let the evil spirits out | In old English tradition, opening windows and doors on Easter Sunday was believed to release any evil spirits.

[B] Lent | Lent is the period of 40 days leading up to Easter, marked by fasting, prayer, and penance.

[A] The day before the start of Lent | Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is the day to indulge before the fasting of Lent begins.

[B] It looks like arms folded in prayer | Pretzels were associated with Easter as their shape symbolized arms crossed in prayer.

[C] Easter bonnet | The Easter bonnet is a traditional hat worn to church or festivities on Easter Sunday.

[D] Lily | The Easter lily is the symbol of Easter, representing purity and new life.

[B] 90 million | Approximately 90 million chocolate bunnies are made every year for Easter.

[A] Jesus' tomb | The empty eggshell symbolizes the empty tomb of Jesus after His resurrection.

[C] Australian Bilby | The Easter Bunny is being replaced by the endangered Australian Bilby due to the rabbit's harmful impact on native wildlife.

[B] A continuation of the celebration of Easter | Easter Monday marks the conclusion of the Easter celebration in many Christian traditions.

[A] $177 | The average U.S. household spends approximately $177 on Easter each year.

[D] 80% | A significant percentage of real bunnies purchased during Easter are abandoned afterward, highlighting the importance of responsible pet ownership.

[C] Both Christian and Pagan | Easter has both Christian roots, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, and Pagan roots related to the spring equinox and fertility.

[B] Fox | In certain parts of Germany and Switzerland, a fox, rather than a bunny, is said to bring Easter eggs.

[D] Eostre | Eostre, the Anglo-Saxon goddess of fertility and dawn, is where the word "Easter" originates.

[B] The hare and the egg | Eostre, the goddess of fertility, is symbolized by the hare (rabbit) and the egg.

[A] Bird | According to the myth, Eostre's rabbit could lay eggs because it was originally a bird.