With Easter being just around the corner, I’m sure many of us are looking forward to the long awaited holidays. And while we’re at it, let’s take the time to learn more about Easter!
With Easter being just around the corner, I’m sure many of us are looking forward to the long awaited holidays. And while we’re at it, let’s take the time to learn more about Easter!
Fun Facts
Easter is a Christian festival which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which according to the New Testament of the Christian Bible, occurred on the third day after his death.
The word “Easter” originates from the name of a spring goddess, Eostre. She is known as the pagan goddess of fertility, humans and crops, and was widely celebrated in Western European countries in the past.
Bunnies and eggs are known symbols of fertility, which is why they are so closely associated with Easter, a spring festival which celebrates rebirth.
Trivia Questions
On average, how many chocolate eggs are sold each Easter worldwide?
Which country started the custom of the Easter egg hunt?
Word Search
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Bunny, Celebration, Chocolate, Crucifixion, Easter, Eggs, Eostre, Fertility, Festival, Hunt, Peace, Rebirth, Resurrection, Spring, Sunday, Tulip.
Answers
Over 80 million
Germany
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