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History of Easter Review

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  • Where has egg rolling taken place since 1876?
    On the lawn of the White House.
  • On which day was Jesus crucified?
    Good Friday
  • Passover is a holiday in which religion?
    Judaism
  • The Pascua ________ represents Christ’s resurrection: light out of darkness.
    candle
  • How many days after being crucified did Jesus rise from the dead?
    Two days
  • Easter falls on the first Sunday after the __________ of spring equinox.
    full moon
  • What do eggs symbolise?
    They symbolise birth.
  • The word Easter may originate from Eostre, the pagan god of _____ and ______,
    spring / fertility
  • What does Easter celebrate?
    Jesus’ return from the dead
  • What did the rabbit symbolise in European pagan celebrations?
    It symbolised new life.
  • In 325AD, Emperor Constantine ruled that Easter must only be celebrated on a
    Sunday!
  • What did 19th century chocolatiers start making?Answer in your own words.
    They started making egg-shaped chocolates.