Easter Traditions

Easter Traditions

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Write 1-2 words about Easter.

Multiple Choice

In Greece, what is traditionally cracked together at midnight on Easter Saturday?

• Chocolate eggs

• Coloured candles

• Red wine glasses

• Hard-boiled eggs

Why do we crack eggs?

• Celebration of the Resurrection: The cracking of the egg symbolizes the breaking open of Christ's tomb and his resurrection.

• Good Luck: In some traditions, the person who cracks the other person's egg is said to have good luck for the coming year.

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice

Which island in Greece is known for its unique Easter celebration involving exploding clay pots?

• Mykonos

• Corfu

• Crete

• Kefalonia

Multiple Choice

What is traditionally said at midnight on Easter Saturday in Greece, after the church bells ring?

• "Happy New Year!"

• "Christ is Risen!"

• "Let the feast begin!"

• "Time for presents!"

Easter Traditions around the world

Multiple Choice

What is the traditional Easter meal in many parts of Germany?

• Sushi
• Tacos
• Roasted lamb
• Fried chicken

Multiple Choice

In Hungary, Easter Monday is known for a tradition involving what?

• Painting eggs

• Sprinkling perfume

• Eating a special cake

• Watering crops

Multiple Choice

In Poland, Easter Monday is known for what playful tradition?

• Egg decorating contest

• Giving flowers

• Water-throwing fight (Śmigus-Dyngus)

• Lighting bonfires

Multiple Choice

What do children in Finland traditionally chase on Easter Saturday?

• Easter bunnies
• Easter eggs
• Easter chickens
• A decorated goat

Multiple Choice

What is the most popular candy consumed during Easter in the US?

• Chocolate bunnies

• Jelly Beans
• Marshmallow chicks

Multiple Choice

The world's largest chocolate Easter egg ever made weighed how much?

• 500 pounds

• 1,000 pounds

• 5,000 pounds

• 10,000 pounds