Approximately how many chocolate bunnies are sold each Easter?

60 million Click to see the answer

Which South African politician died on Easter Saturday, 2010?

Eugène Terre'Blanche

Which actor died on Good Friday, 2002?

Rico Yan

What kind of bread is associated with Easter?

Hot Cross Bun

What kind of meat is often associated with Easter?

Lamb

Who narrates the Gospel of John?

Christopher Plummer

Which former Hungarian leader died on Easter Monday, 2005?

Pal Losonczi Click to see the answer

Which actor died on Easter Saturday, 2007?

Barry Nelson

Who fixed the date of Easter?

Council of Nicaea

Which cosmonaut died on Easter Monday, 2010?

Vitaly Sevastyanov

Which film director died on Good Friday, 2007?

Luigi Comencini

How old is the world's oldest hot cross bun?

189 years

The word 'Easter' comes from what?

Anglo-Saxon goddess of fertility

What did the Scandinavians call Easter?

Ostra

On what day was Jesus crucified?

Good Friday

Easter is a celebration of what?

Resurrection of Christ

Where is the world's largest collection of Easter eggs?

Poland

How much does the world's largest chocolate bunny weigh?

3 tons

Which company designed the world's most expensive egg?

House of Faberge Click to see the answer

When did the rabbit first appear as an Easter symbol?

16th century

Which record producer died on Easter Monday, 2008?

Neil Aspinall

The Easter egg is a symbol of what?

Rebirth

Babka bread is traditionally eaten during which holiday?

Easter

On which day is it traditional to make pancakes?

Shrove Tuesday

Which member of the Ramones died on Easter Sunday, 2001?

Joey

Which biophysicist died on Easter Sunday, 2003?

Bernard Katz

How much did the world's most expensive egg sell for?

$9.5 million

What is the Friday before Easter Sunday called?

Good Friday

What does Palm Sunday celebrate?

Jesus riding into Jerusalem

Which spiritual leader died on Easter Sunday, 2011?

Sathya Sai Baba

Which actress died on Easter Sunday, 2003?

Ruth Hale

Who helped Jesus carry his cross?

Simon of Cyrene

Which writer died on Easter Monday, 2007?

AJ Carothers

Which cartoonist died on Easter Saturday, 2007?

Johnny Hart Click to see the answer

Which singer died on Easter Monday, 2003?

Nina Simone

Which of these foods is often eaten on Shrove Tuesday?

Pancakes

Which actress died on Easter Sunday, 2009?

Marilyn Chambers

Which famous soldier died on Easter Monday, 2002?

Simo Hayha

Which boxer died on Easter Sunday, 2014?

Rubin Carter

Where is the world's largest decorated Easter egg?

Canada

Which cardinal died on Easter Saturday, 2008?

Adolfo Suarez Rivera

Which race car driver died on Easter Saturday, 2006?

Louise Smith

Lent, the period that precedes Easter, begins on what day?

Ash Wednesday

Which flower is associated with Easter?

Lily

Which singer died on Easter Monday, 2006?

Calum Kennedy

Hot cross buns are traditionally eaten on which day?

Good Friday

Where can you find the world's largest decorated Easter egg?

Canada

Which Muslim leader died on Easter Saturday, 2003?

Mirza Tahir Ahmad

Sweet focaccia is often eaten during which holiday?

Easter

Where would you go to see the world's largest chocolate bunny?

South Africa

Whose government was ruled illegal on Good Friday, 2009?

Frank Bainimarama

Which motorcycle racer died on Easter Sunday, 2003?

Daijiro Kato

Which country brought us the tradition of Easter Eggs?

Germany

What is the most popular Easter candy?

Chocolate eggs

The world's most expensive egg was sold in what year?

2002

Paques is the name for Easter in which language?

French

Which actor died on Easter Monday, 2008?

Richard Widmark

What is the most popular symbol on Hallmark's Easter cards?

Eggs

What are the Easter colors?

Purple and yellow

When was the first Easter Egg roll at the white House?

1878

In Australia, rabbits are not a popular animal, so which creature do they use for Easter instead?

Bilby Click to see the answer

Including Jesus, how many people were at the Last Supper?

13

Which job did Zacchaeus hold in the bible?

A chief tax collector

In which country was there a government demonstration on Easter Saturday, 2005?

Taiwan

How much did the world's most expensive chocolate egg sell for?

£7,000

When was the Easter Act passed?

1928

How did Easter Island get its name?

The day of discovery Click to see the answer

How much do Americans spend on Easter candy per year?

$2 billion

Approximately how many Easter eggs are hunted per year?

1 billion

Where does the custom of Easter baskets originate?

Catholics

Which journalist died on Easter Saturday, 2012?

Mike Wallace

Which social theorist died on Easter Sunday, 2009?

Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick

How is the Thursday before Easter known?

Maundy Thursday

Which two spices were used to prepare Jesus' body for burial?

Aloes and Myrrh

Which former UK Prime Minister died on Easter Saturday, 2005?

James Callaghan

What did the Romans do with the coat that Jesus had worn?

Cast lots Click to see the answer

What color was the cloak that Jesus wore when he went to the cross?

Purple

What is the name for the traditional Ukrainian craft of egg decorating?

Pysanka

If you do not want bad luck, what chore should you not do on Good Friday?

Wash clothes

Who narrates the Easter movie The King of Kings?

Orson Welles

What traditionally did children do to prepare for the Easter Hare in Germany?

Built nests

What day precedes Ash Wednesday?

Shrove Tuesday

Easter Island belongs to which South American country?

Chile

In what year did Chile take possession of Easter Island?

1888

Who plays Jesus in The Last Temptation of Christ?

Willem Dafoe Click to see the answer

Which disciple betrays Jesus to the chief priests?

Judas

Which country is often credited with starting the Easter Bunny tradition?

Germany

Who was the lead female in the film Easter Parade?

Judy Garland

Which Easter movie was released in 2011?

Hop

The comedy television series Pizza, which began on Easter Monday, 2000, was created by who?

Paul Fenech

What kind of cloth was used to wrap the body of Jesus?

Linen

What is the name given to the last week of Lent?

Holy Week

The Bible states that Jesus arose on which day?

The first day of the week

What kind of crown was placed upon Jesus' head?

Thorns

Who directed the Easter film Annie Hall?

Woody Allen

How many days does Lent last for?

40

What happened to Jesus on Easter Sunday?

He rose from the dead Click to see the answer

How many men were crucified with Jesus?

2

Which country held its first-ever general elections on Easter Monday, 2008?

Bhutan

People often baked on Good Friday. What did they believe of the bread baked on this day?

It would never go moldy

Husvet is the name for Easter in which language?

Hungarian

On Easter, what do you have to do if you want good luck in the coming year?

Wear new clothes

Who directed the Passion of Christ?

Mel Gibson

What kind of company is 'Eastern SkyJets'?

Airline

Which Easter film features the evil Irontail?

Here Comes Peter Cottontail

The Easter Rabbit was first introduced to North America following what?

US Civil War

At Jesus' trial, when Peter denied knowing Jesus, what gave him away?

His Galilean accent

What is the name of the best known Easter Bunny in North America?

Peter

Which disciple betrays Jesus three times?

Peter

Who rolled away the stone from the mouth of the grave in which Jesus had been placed?

An angel

How many disciples attended the Last Supper?

12

Who wrote the music for the film Easter Parade?

Irving Berlin Click to see the answer

In which month was Easter in 2014?

April

In which country was there a state of emergency declared over Easter 2009?

Thailand

When was the movie Jesus of Nazareth made?

1977

According to a survey what part of the chocolate bunny do most American's eat first?

Ears

How did Jesus enter Jerusalem?

Riding a donkey

Which of these actresses died on Easter Sunday 2013?

Helena Carroll

In some countries, they have traditional Easter bonfires. What do people burn at these fires?

Effigies of Judas

Who directed the Easter film Annie Hall?

Woody Allen

Easter always falls in which season?

Spring

Who narrates the Gospel of John?

Christopher Plummer

What expression of worship and rejoicing means 'God be praised'?

Hallelujah

Which of these politicians died on Easter Sunday 2013?

Ernie Bridge

Which member of British royalty died on Easter Saturday, 2002?

The Queen Mother

Which of these writers was born on Good Friday?

Samuel Beckett

Azawad was declared independent from which country on Good Friday, 2012?

Mali

Which of these illustrators died on Easter Sunday 2013?

Bob Clarke

How was Jesus killed?

Crucified

At what hour did they crucify Jesus?

The third hour

Which of these singers was born on Easter Sunday?

Muddy Waters

Eggs have been dyed for centuries. What was the most commonly used color?

Red

Pascua is the name for Easter in which language?

Spanish

At Jesus' trial, what happened when Peter had denied knowing Jesus 3 times?

The cock crowed

How many disciples attended the Last Supper?

12

Who took Jesus prisoner?

Romans

In which Easter film would you see John Wayne?

The Greatest Story Ever told

The world's most expensive chocolate egg was made in what year?

2012

On the side of which hill was the garden of Gethsemane?

The Mount of Olives

When did the movie The Easter Parade debut?

1948

How was Jesus fastened to the cross?

Nails

Which of these actors was born on Easter Sunday?

Paul Rudd

PÃ¥sk is the name for Easter in which language?

Swedish

Who played the lead male in the film Easter Parade?

Fred Astaire

Which of these actresses was born on Easter Sunday?

Emma Watson

Which movie about Christ is based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis?

The Last Temptation of Christ Click to see the answer

At Jesus' trial, when Peter denied knowing Jesus, what gave him away?

His Galilean accent

Maundy Thursday falls on which day of the Holy Week before Easter?

5th

In what year did the classic family movie Easter Peanuts come out?

1974

How many angels, according to the Gospel of John, were inside the sepulchre?

2

According to Gospel of Matthew, where was Jesus crucified?

Golgotha

In the film Winnie the Pooh - Springtime with Roo, who cancels Easter?

Rabbit Click to see the answer

What color are the Easter bunny costumes in the movie Hank and Mike?

Pink

Who plays the role of the Pharaoh in the Easter favorite movie, Ten Commandments?

Yul Brynner

In which century were chocolate eggs first made for Easter?

19th

In which Easter film would you see Max von Sydow in the role of Jesus?

The Greatest Story Ever Told

Which Easter movie was forced to stop filming in Arizona due to snow?

The Greatest Story Ever Told

What game was sometimes played in church as part of the Easter celebration?

Toss the Egg

When was the date of Easter fixed by the council of nicaea?

325 AD

Which actor plays the lead role in the Easter themed movie Hop?

James Marsden

In which continent were chocolate eggs first made for Easter?

Europe Click to see the answer

Which movie is based on the story of two men being unemployed Easter bunnies?

Hank and Mike

Which of these religious figures died on Easter Sunday 2013?

Charles Amarin Brand

The Bible states that Jesus' betrayer committed suicide. How did he do this?

Hung himself

In which Easter movie would you see Judas being played by Rip Torn?

King of Kings

At the Last Supper, what food did Jesus liken to his body?

Bread

In which Easter movie does Sunny the bunny deliver eggs to the next town?

The Easter Bunny is Comin' to Town

In the Gospel according to Matthew, who is compelled to carry Jesus' cross?

Simon

What is second to Easter in the ranking of top-selling confectionery holidays?

Halloween

After being resurrected, Jesus shows himself to the disciples beside which sea?

Tiberias

In which movie do Jay and Silent Bob beat up the Easter Bunny?

Mallrats

How many silver coins did the chief priests give Judas to betray Jesus?

30

In the 2004 movie The Passion of the Christ, who plays Jesus?

Jim Caviezel Click to see the answer

At Jesus' trial, to whom did Pilate send Jesus when he heard he was from Galilee?

Herod

What day of the week does the Easter Egg Roll take place on at the White House?

Monday

In the movie Winnie the Pooh - Springtime with Roo, who does the voice of Pooh?

Jim Cummings

In Yogi Bear's Easter special, what happened to the Easter Bunny?

He is kidnapped

Which US President started the Easter Egg Roll at the White House?

Rutherford B. Hayes

In the Easter song, Lord of the Dance, on which day did the world turn black?

Friday

A 'Crucession' is a procession headed by which symbolic object?

A cross

How many eggs are part of the White house collectable set?

5

What is the word used to describe the men at the table with Jesus?

Disciples

In which family Easter movie would you hear the voice of Burl Ives?

The First Easter Rabbit

Which actor plays the voice of E.B. the Bunny in the movie Hop?

Russell Brand

What symbol of the empty tomb is commonly decorated at Easter by kids?

Eggs

In the classic Easter film Jesus of Nazareth, who plays Jesus?

Robert Powell

In the movie 'The Lion of Judah', what kind of animal is Judah?

Lamb

Where can you find the world's largest decorated Easter egg?

Canada

In the movie Winnie the Pooh - Springtime with Roo, who does the voice of Roo?

Jimmy Bennett

At Easter, what percentage of people bite off the chocolate bunny ears first?

76

What sweet objects are commonly 'hunted' by children at Easter time?

Chocolate eggs

The bible states that Jesus was scourged. What does the word scourge mean?

Whip

Jesus prophesized that Peter would deny him how many times?

3

In which children's Easter movie would you see the little engine that could?

The Easter Bunny is coming to Town

What do people call the meal Jesus and his followers shared before his arrest?

The Last Supper

When Jesus was crucified, he was not alone. What crimes had the others committed?

Theft

What does Judas do to indicate to the high priests which man is Jesus?

Kisses him