Fun Easter Trivia Quiz: 100 Questions (3)

[D] Fish is considered a different kind of flesh | Christians eat fish on Good Friday because it is not considered "meat" and is seen as more appropriate for fasting.

[B] Hot Cross Buns | Hot Cross Buns, marked with a cross, are traditionally eaten on Good Friday in England.

[A] Simnel cake | A traditional Easter cake in England, often decorated with marzipan balls representing the apostles.

[C] The apostles (without Judas) | The 11 marzipan balls on a Simnel cake represent the apostles, excluding Judas.

[C] Ham was easier to preserve before refrigeration | Historically, ham could be preserved through curing and was readily available for Easter feasts.

[B] 30 pieces of silver | Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, as recorded in the New Testament.

[D] Thorns | Jesus wore a crown of thorns as a symbol of His suffering during the crucifixion.

[A] Holy Week | Holy Week refers to the week before Easter, marking key events like Jesus' last supper, crucifixion, and resurrection.

[C] 3 days | Jesus died on Good Friday and rose on Easter Sunday, marking 3 days between His death and resurrection.

[B] The resurrection of Christ | Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

[D] Palm Sunday | Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week and commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

[B] Passover | The death and resurrection of Jesus coincided with the Jewish Passover festival.

[C] Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) | Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus with His disciples.

[B] Bread and wine | During the Last Supper, Jesus and His disciples shared bread and wine, which later became symbolic of His body and blood.

[C] The day Jesus died on the cross | Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

[A] 70% | Research shows that 70% of all Easter candy purchased in the U.S. is chocolate.

[C] Rabbit | The rabbit is a widely recognized symbol of fertility due to its high reproductive rate.

[B] Pagan Spring Festival | The tradition of decorating eggs originated from various pagan festivals celebrating spring and fertility, long before it became associated with Easter.

[C] $49,000 | the world's most expensive chocolate bunny, created in South Africa in 2022, was valued at $49,000 and adorned with diamonds.

[A] Food | In 2024, the largest expenditure during Easter was on food, as many families celebrate with large meals.

[D] 1st | Easter is the most popular church day in the U.S., followed by Christmas Eve.

[C] 80% | Research indicates that around 80% of parents admit to stealing candy from their kids' Easter stash.

[B] $22.4 Billion | It's estimated that Americans will spend around $22.4 billion on Easter in 2024.

[B] 24 | Just Born, the maker of Peeps, produces over 24 varieties and flavors for the Easter season, including chocolate mousse, sour watermelon, and pancakes & syrup.

[C] 180 million | Around 180 million eggs are purchased for Easter in the U.S. every year.

[B] 1878 | The White House Easter egg roll tradition began in 1878, under President Rutherford B. Hayes.

[A] Ukraine | The tradition of dyeing eggs, known as “pysanka,” began in Ukraine and is an ancient cultural practice.

[D] Benedict Cumberbatch | The first celebrity to be made into a chocolate bunny was Benedict Cumberbatch, as a promotional stunt.

[B] Germany | Explanation: The tradition of Easter egg trees (called "Ostereierbaum" in German) originated in Germany, particularly in regions like Saxony.

[C] Wizards and witches | In Sweden, children traditionally dress up as witches or wizards for Easter.

[D] Onion skins | In many cultures, eggs were traditionally dyed using onion skins, giving them a reddish-brown color.

[A] 12 | Only 12 states in the U.S. officially recognize Good Friday as a public holiday.

[B] 81% | In 2024, it is estimated that 81% of Americans will celebrate Easter in some form.

[A] Poland | The largest Easter egg museum is in Poland, where over 1,000 decorative Easter eggs are showcased.

[B] Clothes | It is a superstition in many cultures that wearing new clothes on Easter brings good luck for the rest of the year.

[D] Tosca, Italy | The world's largest chocolate Easter egg was made in Tosca, Italy, weighing a staggering 15,873 lbs.

[A] New York City, New York | New York City is home to the world-famous Easter Parade, where thousands of people dress up and celebrate.

[C] England | The first chocolate egg was produced in England in 1873 by J.S. Fry & Sons.

[A] 1.5 million | Cadbury produces around 1.5 million crème eggs every day during the Easter season.

[B] 27 hours | In 1953, it took 27 hours to make a single marshmallow peep. Now, it takes only 6 minutes.