How familiar are you with the various Easter traditions and symbols that have become iconic worldwide? Take this quiz and uncover the fascinating stories behind them! From colorful eggs and fluffy bunnies to grand parades and solemn rituals, Easter celebrations are deeply rooted in cultural and historical practices that vary across regions. These symbols represent themes of rebirth, fertility, and new beginnings, much like the season of spring itself.
Each tradition carries a unique story and an opportunity to explore the rich diversity of Easter festivities, offering a window into how different cultures honor this significant time of year. Whether you’re stomping through a parade or crafting your own decorations, there’s always something new to learn about Easter customs.
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From where does the name “Easter” likely originate
A Roman festival celebrating the start of spring
A Roman festival celebrating the start of spring
The Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre, associated with spring and fertility
The Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre, associated with spring and fertility
A Christian term meaning “The Resurrection”
A Christian term meaning “The Resurrection”
The Latin word for “east,” symbolizing the rising sun
The Latin word for “east,” symbolizing the rising sun
Where does the custom of Easter baskets originate?
Farmers
Farmers
Ancient Greeks
Ancient Greeks
Catholics
Catholics
Islam
Islam
The word ‘Easter’ comes from what?
Jesus’ middle name
Jesus’ middle name
Esturian Flower
Esturian Flower
The word ‘East’
The word ‘East’
Anglo-Saxon goddess of fertility
Anglo-Saxon goddess of fertility
Which fruitcake, adorned with marzipan balls and traditionally enjoyed at Easter tea time in England, is known as:
Victoria Sponge
Victoria Sponge
Battenberg Cake
Battenberg Cake
Simnel Cake
Simnel Cake
Dundee Cake
Dundee Cake
What is second to Easter in the ranking of top-selling confectionery holidays?
Christmas
Christmas
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Halloween
Halloween
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day
What game was sometimes played in church as part of the Easter celebration?
Toss the Egg
Toss the Egg
Find the Egg
Find the Egg
Bob for Eggs
Bob for Eggs
Roll the Egg
Roll the Egg
In Australia, rabbits are not a popular animal, so which creature do they use for Easter instead?
Bilby
Bilby
Wombat
Wombat
Kangaroo
Kangaroo
Koala
Koala
Approximately how many Easter eggs are hunted per year?
4 billion
4 billion
1 billion
1 billion
80 million
80 million
40 million
40 million
What traditionally did children do to prepare for the Easter Hare in Germany?
Cut their hair
Cut their hair
Built nests
Built nests
Clean their houses
Clean their houses
Write lists
Write lists
Maundy Thursday falls on which day of the Holy Week before Easter?
2nd
2nd
3rd
3rd
5th
5th
4th
4th
What kind of meat is often associated with Easter?
Beef
Beef
Rabbit
Rabbit
Pork
Pork
Lamb
Lamb
How did Easter Island get its name?
The scenery
The scenery
Native language
Native language
It’s shape
It’s shape
The day of discovery
The day of discovery
Which country is often credited with starting the Easter Bunny tradition?
Spain
Spain
Germany
Germany
Italy
Italy
Ireland
Ireland
What did the Scandinavians call Easter?
Eos
Eos
Ushas
Ushas
Ostra
Ostra
Aurora
Aurora
People often baked on Good Friday. What did they believe of the bread baked on this day?
It would never go moldy
It would never go moldy
It would cure diseases
It would cure diseases
It would bring good luck
It would bring good luck
It would cure infertility
It would cure infertility
When did the rabbit first appear as an Easter symbol?
18th century
18th century
16th century
16th century
19th century
19th century
17th century
17th century
Approximately how many chocolate bunnies are sold each Easter?
1 million
1 million
35 million
35 million
76 million
76 million
60 million
60 million
In which continent were chocolate eggs first made for Easter?
Asia
Asia
North America
North America
Europe
Europe
South America
South America
What color are the Easter bunny costumes in the movie Hank and Mike?
White
White
Yellow
Yellow
Brown
Brown
Pink
Pink
What is the name of the best known Easter Bunny in North America?
Philip
Philip
Paul
Paul
Peter
Peter
Pedro
Pedro
What is the name for the traditional Ukrainian craft of egg decorating?
Origami
Origami
Pysanka
Pysanka
Machete
Machete
Kabuki
Kabuki
The Easter Rabbit was first introduced to North America following what?
US Civil War
US Civil War
American Revolution
American Revolution
Boston Tea Party
Boston Tea Party
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
What kind of bread is associated with Easter?
Croissant
Croissant
Hot Cross Bun
Hot Cross Bun
Tomato Bread
Tomato Bread
Pain au Chocolat
Pain au Chocolat
Where is the world’s largest collection of Easter eggs?
France
France
Germany
Germany
Poland
Poland
Switzerland
Switzerland
On Easter, what do you have to do if you want good luck in the coming year?
Spend time with family
Spend time with family
Give to charity
Give to charity
Wear new clothes
Wear new clothes
Bake a cake
Bake a cake
What color do Greek Orthodox celebrants traditionally dye their Easter eggs?
Violet
Violet
Yellow
Yellow
Orange
Orange
Red
Red
What is the name given to the last week of Lent?
Easter Week
Easter Week
Finishing Week
Finishing Week
Lent Week
Lent Week
Holy Week
Holy Week
The original Easter bunny was based on what sort of animal?
Rabbit
Rabbit
Hare
Hare
Chinchilla
Chinchilla
Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig
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