Easter in France Quiz

What is the French word for Easter?

• Noël

• Rameaux

• Pâques

• Carême

What name might be chosen for a baby born around Easter-time?

• Pierre

• Marie

• Jean

• Pascal

What is the first day of Lent called in French?

• Le Mercredi des Cendres

• Le Dimanche des Rameaux

• Le Jeudi Saint

• Le Vendredi Saint

What do people carry to church on Palm Sunday?

• Flowers

• Crosses

• Candles

• Bunches of green branches

What is the French term for the 'Way of the Cross' procession?

• Le Carême

• Le Chemin de Croix

• La Semaine Sainte

• La Cène

What happens to the church bells in France on Holy Thursday?

• They are melted down

• They fly to Rome

• They are decorated

• They are rung continuously

What do French children prepare for the Easter bunny?

• Shoes

• Baskets

• Hats

• Nests

What is the Easter egg hunt called in French?

• Le jeu de Pâques

• Le lancer d'œufs

• La chasse aux œufs

• La fête des œufs

What is the traditional game involving raw eggs called?

• Le lancer d'œufs

• La fête des œufs

• La chasse aux œufs

• Le jeu de Pâques

What do French children shout when they play an April Fools trick?

• Poisson d'avril!

• C'est un œuf!

• Joyeuses Pâques!

• Bonnes Pâques!