Easter Eggs: History and Traditions

What is the modern alternative to traditional dyed and painted chicken eggs during Easter?

• Glass eggs

• Metal eggs

• Chocolate eggs

• Wooden eggs

Which ancient civilization is known for using decorated ostrich eggs in their burial practices?

• Romans

• Sumerians

• Greeks

• Chinese

How did the early Christians of Mesopotamia traditionally color their Easter eggs?

• With blue dye

• With yellow pigment

• With red coloring

• With green paint

In which country is it a tradition to dye eggs with onion skins and vinegar on the Thursday before Easter?

• Greece

• Italy

• France

• Spain

What is the symbolic meaning of rolling eggs during Easter celebrations?

• The rolling away of the stone from Christ's tomb

• The rolling of the sun across the sky

• The rolling of the seasons

• The rolling of the earth