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Easter: 49 trivia questions with sources

Easter calendars, worship, foods, symbols, regional customs, and the traditions that sit around Eastertide and Holy Week.

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  • Calendar and worship

    Holy Week, Eastertide, date calculations, services, and named days.

  • Symbols and customs

    Eggs, candles, flowers, animals, clothing, and regional traditions.

  • Food and gathering

    Breads, meals, public holidays, and family observance.

All 49 questions with answers

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  1. Which Sunday name is also used for Easter?

    Resurrection SundayChecked against: Pascha, Pascua, or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holidaySource: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter?oldid=1363685824

  2. What event does Easter commemorate?

    the resurrection of Jesus from the deadChecked against: is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the deadSource: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter?oldid=1363685824

  3. Jesus's resurrection is described as occurring on which day after his burial?

    the third dayChecked against: described in the Bible's New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixionSource: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter?oldid=1363685824

  4. Which 40-day observance precedes Easter?

    LentChecked against: It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus, preceded by Lent (or Great Lent), a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter?oldid=1363685824

  5. Which Sunday begins Holy Week in Western Christianity?

    Palm SundayChecked against: Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, marking the entrance of Jesus in Jerusalem.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter?oldid=1363685824

  6. Holy Week mourns the betrayal of Jesus on which day?

    Spy WednesdayChecked against: includes Spy Wednesday, on which the betrayal of Jesus is mournedSource: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter?oldid=1363685824

  7. Which Holy Week day commemorates the Last Supper?

    Maundy ThursdayChecked against: Maundy Thursday, commemorating the Maundy and Last SupperSource: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter?oldid=1363685824

  8. Which Holy Week day commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus?

    Good FridayChecked against: Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter?oldid=1363685824

  9. How many weeks does Eastertide continue?

    seven weeksChecked against: begins on Easter Sunday and continues for seven weeks, concluding on the 50th day, Pentecost Sunday.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter?oldid=1363685824

  10. Which Sunday concludes the seven weeks of Eastertide?

    Pentecost SundayChecked against: begins on Easter Sunday and continues for seven weeks, concluding on the 50th day, Pentecost Sunday.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter?oldid=1363685824

  11. Are Easter and its related holidays fixed or moveable feasts?

    moveable feastsChecked against: Easter and its related holidays are moveable feasts, not falling on a fixed date.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter?oldid=1363685824

  12. In what year did the First Council of Nicaea establish a common Paschal observance?

    325Checked against: The First Council of Nicaea (325) established common Paschal observance by all Christians.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter?oldid=1363685824

  13. How did Nicaea define the timing of Easter?

    the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the vernal equinoxChecked against: on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the vernal equinox.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter?oldid=1363685824

  14. Which Jewish holiday is Easter linked to by name and origin?

    PassoverChecked against: Easter is linked to the Jewish Passover by its nameSource: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter?oldid=1363685824

  15. In Western Christianity, what does the Easter lily symbolize?

    the resurrectionChecked against: The Easter lily, a symbol of the resurrection in Western Christianity, traditionally decorates the chancel area of churches on this day and for the rest of Eastertide.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter?oldid=1363685824

  16. What do Easter eggs symbolize in Christianity?

    the empty tomb of JesusChecked against: In Christianity, for the celebration of Eastertide, Easter eggs symbolize the empty tomb of Jesus, from which Jesus was resurrected.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_egg?oldid=1362510918

  17. What is the oldest continuing tradition for decorating Easter eggs?

    dye and paint chicken eggsChecked against: The oldest tradition, which continues to be used in Central and Eastern Europe, is to dye and paint chicken eggs.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_egg?oldid=1362510918

  18. Which two ideas do eggs traditionally symbolize?

    fertility and rebirthChecked against: Eggs are, in general, a traditional symbol of fertility and rebirth.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_egg?oldid=1362510918

  19. What does the traditional red color on Easter eggs remember?

    the blood of ChristChecked against: The staining of Easter eggs with the colour red "in memory of the blood of Christ, shed as at that time of his crucifixion" was an ancient tradition.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_egg?oldid=1362510918

  20. Where can the Easter egg custom be traced according to many sources?

    early Christians of MesopotamiaChecked against: This custom of the Easter egg, according to many sources, can be traced to early Christians of Mesopotamia.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_egg?oldid=1362510918

  21. Name one modern substitute for a real Easter egg.

    plastic eggsChecked against: A modern custom in some places is to substitute chocolate eggs wrapped in coloured foil, hand-carved wooden eggs, or plastic eggs filled with confectionery such as chocolate.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_egg?oldid=1362510918

  22. What animal is the Easter Bunny depicted as?

    a rabbitChecked against: is a folkloric figure and symbol of Easter, depicted as a rabbitSource: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Bunny?oldid=1366014287

  23. Among which religious group did the Easter Hare originate?

    German LutheransChecked against: Originating among German Lutherans, the "Easter Hare" originally played the role of a judge.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Bunny?oldid=1366014287

  24. What role did the original Easter Hare play?

    a judgeChecked against: Originating among German Lutherans, the "Easter Hare" originally played the role of a judge, evaluating whether children were good or disobedient in behavior.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Bunny?oldid=1366014287

  25. Who wrote the 1682 work About Easter Eggs?

    Georg Franck von FranckenauChecked against: in Georg Franck von Franckenau's De ovis paschalibus ("About Easter Eggs") in 1682Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Bunny?oldid=1366014287

  26. How many days leading up to Easter does Holy Week commemorate?

    seven daysChecked against: commemorates the seven days leading up to Easter.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Week?oldid=1365961404

  27. Holy Week concludes on which day?

    Holy SaturdayChecked against: Holy Week concludes with Christ's death and descent into hell on Holy Saturday.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Week?oldid=1365961404

  28. Which week of Lent is Holy Week in Western Christianity?

    the sixth and last weekChecked against: In Western Christianity, Holy Week is the sixth and last week of Lent, beginning with Palm Sunday and concluding on Holy Saturday.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Week?oldid=1365961404

  29. How long before Easter does Palm Sunday fall?

    the Sunday before EasterChecked against: Palm Sunday is the Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Sunday?oldid=1362034243

  30. Name four native branches that may substitute for palms.

    box, olive, willow, and yewChecked against: The difficulty of procuring palms in unfavorable climates led to the substitution of branches of native trees, including box, olive, willow, and yew.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Sunday?oldid=1362034243

  31. Old palm branches are burned on what day to make Ash Wednesday ashes?

    Shrove TuesdayChecked against: these palms, which are then ritually burned on Shrove Tuesday to make the ashes to be used on the following day, Ash WednesdaySource: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Sunday?oldid=1362034243

  32. Which three-day observance begins on Maundy Thursday?

    the Paschal TriduumChecked against: is a Christian feast during Holy Week that marks the beginning of the Paschal TriduumSource: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maundy_Thursday?oldid=1364136415

  33. Which act of Jesus does Maundy Thursday commemorate alongside the Last Supper?

    the Washing of the FeetChecked against: commemorates the Washing of the Feet (Maundy) and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the ApostlesSource: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maundy_Thursday?oldid=1364136415

  34. From which Latin word does Maundy come?

    mandatumChecked against: "Maundy" comes from the Latin word mandatum, or commandment, reflecting Jesus' words "I give you a new commandment."Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maundy_Thursday?oldid=1364136415

  35. At what place does Good Friday commemorate Jesus's death?

    CalvaryChecked against: is a solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary (Golgotha).Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday?oldid=1364130601

  36. Which two observances are common on Good Friday?

    fasting and church servicesChecked against: observe Good Friday with fasting and church services.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday?oldid=1364130601

  37. During which hours is the Great Three Hours' Agony held?

    noon until 3 p.m.Checked against: the Service of the Great Three Hours' Agony is held from noon until 3 p.m.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday?oldid=1364130601

  38. What season begins on Ash Wednesday?

    LentChecked against: marks the first day of Lent: the seven weeks of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving before the arrival of Easter.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ash_Wednesday?oldid=1359503710

  39. What is burned to prepare Ash Wednesday ashes?

    palm leaves from the previous year's Palm Sunday celebrationsChecked against: The ashes are prepared by burning palm leaves from the previous year's Palm Sunday celebrations.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ash_Wednesday?oldid=1359503710

  40. What does the Latin name Quadragesima mean?

    FortiethChecked against: Lent (Latin: Quadragesima, 'Fortieth') is the solemn Christian religious observance in the liturgical year in preparation for Easter.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lent?oldid=1364279213

  41. What are the three pillars of Lent?

    prayer, fasting, and almsgivingChecked against: The purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer for Easter through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving (the three pillars of Lent).Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lent?oldid=1364279213

  42. Eastern Great Lent starts on which day?

    Clean MondayChecked against: Great Lent is observed continuously without interruption for 40 days starting on Clean Monday and ending on Lazarus Saturday before Holy Week.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lent?oldid=1364279213

  43. What is the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus?

    the Easter VigilChecked against: The Easter Vigil, also known as the Paschal Vigil, the Great Vigil of Easter, or Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter, is a liturgy held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Vigil?oldid=1358867618

  44. Between which times is the Easter Vigil held?

    sunset on Holy Saturday and sunrise on Easter DayChecked against: It is held in the hours of darkness between sunset on Holy Saturday and sunrise on Easter Day.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Vigil?oldid=1358867618

  45. What candle is newly blessed and lit every Easter?

    a new Paschal candleChecked against: A new Paschal candle is blessed and lit every year at Easter.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paschal_candle?oldid=1348563141

  46. Name one later occasion when the Paschal candle is used.

    baptismsChecked against: It is used throughout the Eastertide and then throughout the year on occasions such as baptisms, funerals and some other special occasions.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paschal_candle?oldid=1348563141

  47. Hot cross buns are traditionally eaten on which day?

    Good FridayChecked against: A hot cross bun is a spiced bun, usually containing small pieces of raisins and marked with a cross on the top, traditionally eaten on Good Friday.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_cross_bun?oldid=1365879426

  48. What does the cross on a hot cross bun represent?

    the crucifixion of JesusChecked against: the cross representing the crucifixion of Jesus and the spices inside signifying the spices used to embalm himSource: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_cross_bun?oldid=1365879426

  49. What day of Eastertide is Easter Monday?

    the second dayChecked against: Easter Monday is the second day of Eastertide and a public holiday in more than 50 predominantly Christian countries.Source: Wikipedia, pinned revisionPrint source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Monday?oldid=1364270822