Springtime Festivals

What is the least common Easter tradition of the British?

• eating hot cross buns

• Easter egg hunt

• attending a service at church

Choose the correct definition of the word "pagan".

• relating to people who hold religious beliefs that are not part of any of the world’s main religions

• relating to people who hold religious beliefs that are a part of the Christian religion

Beltane, a Scottish pagan festival kept alive in Edinburgh, traditionally marked the beginning of what season of the year?

• spring

• summer

• autumn

• winter

How do we call a large outdoor fire as part of a celebration?

On what day do we celebrate Witches Night?

• April 30

• April 31

• April 29

In the US, on which day is Easter celebrated?

• Friday

• Sunday

• Monday

For Christian Americans, Easter is often a very serious event. What synonym is used for the word "serious" in the text?

What official US government tradition takes place on the lawn of the White House?

• Easter bunny

• Easter egg hunt

• Easter egg roll

What is the original Hebrew word for the holiday of "Passover"?

The festival of Passover is based on a story about the Jewish people's exodus from Egypt. Who sent the 10 plagues (= 10 smrtelných ran) to Egypt?

• Pharaoh

• Moses

• God