WorksheetsEaster Fun Facts
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 16mins
The largest Easter egg was made in Italy in 2011 and weighed
more than 500 kg
more than 950 kg
more than 2,000 kg
more than 7,000 kg
The word Easter originates from
the name of Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre.
the word East, as Christianity came to Europe from the east.
Giving eggs as the symbol of rebirth and new life
started with the holiday of Easter.
started long before Easter.
Americans buy and eat 16 million jelly beans during this holiday which is enough to circle the globe
once
twice
three times
four times
Easter is the oldest Christian holiday.
true
false
The largest Easter egg hunt took place in Florida. There were nearly ...............children looking for more than ............eggs.
10,000 children - 100,000 eggs
5,000 children - 500,000 eggs
10,000 children - 500,000 eggs
15,000 children - 300,000 eggs
The White House tradition of Easter Egg Roll started .... Watch video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik4ZUCWZJc8&t=4s
in 1776
in 1878
in 1949
in 2001
The idea of a bunny giving eggs originated
in England in 1500s.
in Germany in the middle ages.
in the USA in the 18th century.
For Christians, Easter is the celebration of
the birth of Jesus.
the spring and new life.
the resurrection of Jesus.
Easter takes place on Sunday after a period called Lent, a time when people don't eat meat, which is
40 days long.
four weeks long.
30 days long.
a week long.
The first story about a rabbit, later called Easter Bunny, hiding eggs in the garden was published
in 1450.
in 1770.
in 1960.
in 1680.
Americans spend more on candies
at Easter.
at Christmas.
Americans spend more money on sweets
at Easter.
on Halloween.
At Easter, Americans buy more than
700 million marshmallow peeps.
450 million marshmallow peeps.
100 million marshmallow peeps.
75 million marshmallow peeps.
The most expensive Easter egg covered in diamonds was sold in 2007 for
nearly $ 5 million.
nearly $ 9 million.
nearly $ 11 million.
nearly $ 15 million
Easter is a movable holiday, this means it takes place on a different day each year.
True
False
