Celebrating Easter in Spanish-Speaking Countries

What do people in the United States often do to celebrate Easter?

• Decorate Christmas trees

• Sing Halloween songs

• Light fireworks

• Dye and hunt for Easter eggs

What does Lent signify in the context of Easter?

• A festival of lights

• A new year beginning

• A harvest celebration

• A time of fasting and giving things up

What is the significance of Ash Wednesday?

• Beginning of Lent with ashes symbolizing repentance

• Celebrating the birth of Jesus

• A day for feasting before Lent begins

• Marking the end of Easter

What event does Palm Sunday commemorate?

• The birth of Jesus

• The last supper of Jesus

• Jesus entering Jerusalem

• The resurrection of Jesus

What is the purpose of the 'services of darkness' during Holy Week?

• To prepare for the coming of Santa Claus

• To mark the beginning of Lent

• To celebrate the resurrection of Jesus

• To remember the disciples abandoning Jesus

What unique tradition is observed in Spain on Holy Thursday?

• Eating a special type of bread

• A national day of silence

• Parades depicting the last week of Jesus's life

• Planting trees

Why is Good Friday considered 'good'?

• Because it marks the end of Lent

• It's a day off from work

• It commemorates Jesus's crucifixion, believed to bring new life

• It's the beginning of Easter celebrations

What are cascarones?

• Special Easter cakes

• Confetti-filled eggs

• Decorative Easter hats

• Easter-themed plays

What materials are used to create sawdust carpets?

• Paper and cardboard

• Plastic and synthetic fibers

• Metal shavings and glass

• Colored sawdust and natural materials

What is the main theme of Easter Sunday in Spanish-speaking countries?

• Going to the beach

• Shopping for new clothes

• Visiting family and attending church services

• A day of fasting and silence