Easter is a time for family, chocolate, and fun traditions—but how much do you know about this Spring holiday? From the origins of the Easter Egg to unique celebrations around the world and pop culture references, there are loads of fascinating facts to uncover in this Easter quiz!
Whether you’re looking for an Easter quiz for a family get-together, a classroom activity, or want to test your own knowledge, this Easter trivia quiz has something for everyone.
So, grab a chocolate egg (or two) and see how many of these Easter trivia questions you can answer correctly. Let’s hop to it…
Easter History Trivia
1. When is Easter Sunday usually celebrated?
The first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox.
2. What event does Easter commemorate in Christianity?
The resurrection of Jesus Christ.
3. Easter was originally an ancient pagan festival. What did it celebrate?
The Spring Equinox.
4. In which century was Easter first celebrated?
The 2nd Century.
5. What is the week before Easter called?
Holy Week.
6. What Christian season leads up to Easter?
Lent.
7. What is the name of the day before Good Friday?
Maundy Thursday.
8. In the Bible, who was the first person to see Jesus after his resurrection?
Mary Magdalene.
9. What city was Jesus in when he was arrested before his crucifixion?
Jerusalem.
10. The word ‘Easter’ is thought to come from ‘Eostre’. Who is she?
An Anglo-Saxon Goddess (representing the season of spring, and fertility)
Easter Traditions Across the Globe
11. From which country does the tradition of painting eggs at Easter come?
Ukraine.
12. In which country is Easter known as ‘Paques’?
France
13. In which country is the Easter Bilby famed instead of the Easter Bunny?
Australia.
14. What unusual activity happens in Poland on Easter Monday?
Śmigus-Dyngus (Water fights) – as well as ‘egg-tapping’ and eating doughnuts!
15. In the small French town of Haux, a huge dish using over 5,000 eggs is made every Easter. What is it?
An omlette.
16. In which country do children dress as witches and go door-to-door for treats?
Sweden.
17. Which country holds a week-long celebration known as Semana Santa?
Spain.
18. In what country is Easter celebrated with fireworks and firecrackers?
Guatemala.
19. Which country made the biggest Easter Egg in history?
Italy.
20. On which Greek island do they throw clay pots from their balconies at Easter?
Corfu.
Easter Eggs and the Easter Bunny
21. Why are eggs associated with Easter?
They symbolize new life and rebirth.
22. What do children in the UK traditionally roll down hills at Easter?
Hard-boiled eggs.
23. What colour were the first-ever dyed Easter eggs?
Red.
24. Which animal delivers Easter eggs in Switzerland instead of a rabbit?
A cuckoo.
25. Which country is believed to have started the tradition of the Easter Bunny?
Germany.
26. Which two countries made the first Easter Eggs?
France and Germany.
27. What is the name of the (very expensive) decorative egg created by the Russian jeweller whose last name begins with an F?
Fabergé.
28. What do Germans sometimes hang on trees at Easter?
Decorated eggs (Ostereierbaum).
29. How many eggs are typically used in the White House Easter Egg Roll?
Over 80,000.
30. Which chocolate company, in 1873, produced the first chocolate easter egg in the UK
Fry’s. Cadbury’s made their version 2 years later.
Easter in Pop Culture
31. In which famous animated movie does a rabbit named Thumper appear?
Bambi.
32. Whose catchphrase is “I’m late, I’m late I’m late! For a very important date!’?
The White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland
33. Which 2011 film tells the story of a rebellious teenage rabbit next in line to be the Easter Bunny?
Hop.
34. Which character in Winnie the Pooh is a rabbit?
Rabbit.
35. What are hidden references or messages in movies, TV shows and video games known as?
Easter Eggs.
36. Which famous chocolate bunny is wrapped in gold foil with a red ribbon?
Lindt Gold Bunny.
37. In the movie Rise of the Guardians, which actor is the voice of the Easter Bunny?
Hugh Jackman.
38. What popular TV series featured an episode about the Easter Bunny being “fake” and causing chaos?
Friends.
39. Which well-known children’s book features a rabbit trying to run away from home?
The Runaway Bunny.
40. Which cheeky actress was the voice of the Cadbury’s Caramel bunny in the 1980’s adverts?
Miriam Margoyles.
Fun Easter Trivia
41. What is the best-selling Easter candy in the U.S.?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs.
42. What’s the name of the fruitcake covered in marzipan popular in the UK at Easter time?
Simnel cake.
43. What is the world record for the largest chocolate Easter egg?
34 feet tall, weighing over 15,000 pounds (Italy, 2011).
44. What percentage of people eat chocolate bunnies’ ears first?
Around 76%.
45. How many Cadbury Creme Eggs are made each year?
Over 500 million (this works out at 3.5 eggs for every person in the UK).
46. Which country is home to an Easter Egg museum which houses the world’s largest collection of eggs?
Poland (it’s in Ciechanowiec).
47. Which country eats the most Easter Eggs?
Australia are the top consumers!
48. Which flower is most associated with Easter?
The Easter Lily.
49. What kind of parade is popular at Easter?
An Easter Bonnet parade.
50. What is the name of the Easter bun made popular after a 14th century monk distributed them to the poor on Good Friday?
Hot Cross bun.
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