Moments & Memories Easter
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Easter Trivia
By Susan M. Keenan
Easter is typically thought of as a Christian holiday. It celebrates the resurrection of the Son of God. However, this holiday is rooted in pagan traditions that celebrated the advent of spring, new life and fertility. A few question and answer combinations are presented below to test your knowledge of this subject area. Q: What word does Eastern Europe use to refer to Easter? A: Pesach. Q: Many people believe that the Easter Bunny was introduced to America by people from which country? A: Germany. Q: What does the German phrase Oster Haas mean? A: Easter Bunny. Q: What did the children have to be in order for the Easter Bunny to lay eggs for them? A: Good. Q: What did the bright colors painted on the eggs symbolize? A: Spring. Q: What did children leave out for the Easter Rabbit to lay eggs in? A: Bonnets. Q: What color flowers are used during Easter to symbolize purity? A: White. Q: What is the time that Christians observe before Easter known as? A: Lent. Q: What are baby bunnies called? A: Kits. Q: Ukrainian Easter eggs or Pysanky are made with what substance? A: Wax. Q: What is a common color used during the Easter season? A: Purple. Q: What did Peter Cottontail get from a boy named Tommy? A: Jellybeans. Although Easter is one of those holidays that falls on a different date each year, people from all around the world enjoy it. From Easter bunnies to Easter eggs to Easter parades, a variety of traditions exist for this springtime holiday.
