Easter around the world

In Australia, the game traditionally played during the Easter period is:

• Cricket

• Rugby

• Egg Hunt

• Soccer

Children in Australia get their Easter eggs from the bilby instead of rabbits because:

• bilbies are native to Australia and are endangered, promoting their conservation.

• rabbits are considered pests in Australia.

• bilbies are more popular than rabbits in Australia.

• the Easter tradition in Australia has always involved bilbies.

In Sweden, children dress up as what on Maundy Thursday?

• Witches

• Santa Claus

• Easter Bunnies

• Ghosts

A traditional meal in Sweden on Easter Sunday is:

• Meatballs

• Gravlax

• Janssons Frestelse

• Surströmming

The tradition of the egg roll contest at the White House began in which year?

(a)  

What is a traditional Easter meal in France?

What festival marks the beginning of Lent in France?

What do people in Germany light over Easter to welcome spring?

The Scoppio del Carro festival in Italy is:

• a traditional Easter celebration in Florence involving a cart explosion.

• a famous Italian food festival in Rome.

• a historical reenactment event in Venice.

• a music festival held in Milan.

The Colomba cake is significant in Italy during Easter because:

• it symbolizes peace and renewal.

• it is a traditional Christmas dessert.

• it is made with chocolate and nuts.

• it is served during weddings.