Easter Trivia Questions and Answers

Easter is a joyous holiday celebrated by Christians around the world. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the New Testament of the Bible.

In addition to its religious significance, Easter is also associated with various traditions and symbols. For more quizzes, see our trivia quiz sitemap.

Easter Trivia - History and Traditions

1. In which season does Easter typically occur in the Northern Hemisphere?
Answer: Spring

2. What is the date of Easter Sunday determined by?
Answer: The lunar calendar

3. What is the term for the 40-day period of fasting and penance leading up to Easter?
Answer: Lent

4. Which biblical event is commemorated on Good Friday?
Answer: The crucifixion of Jesus Christ

5. What is the term for the Sunday before Easter, which marks the beginning of Holy Week?
Answer: Palm Sunday

6. What is the name of the Thursday before Easter, which commemorates the Last Supper?
Answer: Maundy Thursday

7. What is the term for the Saturday before Easter, representing the day when Jesus lay in the tomb?
Answer: Holy Saturday

8. Which flower is often associated with Easter due to its blooming in spring?
Answer: Lily

9. What is the name of the traditional Easter bread that is often decorated with colored eggs?
Answer: Easter babka or Easter bread

10. What is the term for the Monday after Easter Sunday?
Answer: Easter Monday

Easter Symbols and Iconography

11. What is the name of the egg-shaped chocolate candy often associated with Easter?
Answer: Easter egg

12. What do eggs symbolize in the context of Easter?
Answer: New life and rebirth

13. What is the term for the process of dyeing eggs with vibrant colors?
Answer: Egg coloring

14. Which animal is commonly associated with the Easter holiday?
Answer: Bunny or rabbit

15. What is the name of the mythical creature that is said to deliver Easter eggs?
Answer: Easter Bunny

16. What is the name of the basket used to collect Easter eggs during egg hunts?
Answer: Easter basket

17. What color is often associated with Easter?
Answer: Pastel colors, particularly pink, green, and yellow

18. What do butterflies symbolize in relation to Easter?
Answer: Resurrection and transformation

19. What is the term for the decorative paper or foil that wraps around Easter eggs?
Answer: Easter egg wrapper

20. What do cross-shaped buns, often eaten during Easter, symbolize?
Answer: The crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Easter Traditions Around the World

21. In which country is the White House Easter Egg Roll held annually?
Answer: United States

22. In Greece, what is the name of the traditional Easter soup made with lamb offal and lemon juice?
Answer: Magiritsa

23. In which European country do children dress up as witches and go door-to-door, exchanging drawings and paintings for sweets?
Answer: Sweden

24. What is the name of the traditional Easter game in which participants try to knock each other's eggs out of a circle?
Answer: Egg tapping or egg jarping

25. In Italy, what is the name of the traditional Easter cake made with ricotta cheese and candied fruit?

Answer: Colomba di Pasqua

26. In Spain, what is the name of the processions held during Holy Week?
Answer: Semana Santa

27. In Brazil, what is the name of the traditional dance performed during Easter?
Answer: Samba de Roda

28. In Poland, what is the name of the traditional Easter custom of pouring water on one another?
Answer: Śmigus-Dyngus or Wet Monday

29. In Australia, what is the term for the traditional Easter hunting activity similar to an egg hunt?
Answer: Easter bilby hunt

30. In France, what is the term for the traditional Easter omelet made with herbs and other ingredients?
Answer: Omelette de Pâques

Easter Food and Treats

31. What is the term for the sweet confectionery shaped like a baby chicken or lamb?
Answer: Easter marzipan

32. Which type of bread is commonly baked and enjoyed during Easter?
Answer: Hot cross buns

33. What is the name of the traditional Italian Easter cake made with ricotta cheese and chocolate?
Answer: Torta di Pasqua

34. What is the term for the traditional Russian Easter bread, often decorated with religious symbols?
Answer: Kulich

35. In Mexico, what is the name of the traditional Easter dish made with dried corn, cheese, and peppers?
Answer: Chiles en nogada

36. What is the term for the traditional Easter cake made with almond paste and covered with icing?
Answer: Simnel cake

37. In Spain, what is the name of the traditional Easter dessert made with puff pastry and custard?
Answer: Torrijas

38. What is the name of the traditional Russian Easter egg made of intricately decorated, dyed, and painted eggs?
Answer: Fabergé egg

39. What is the name of the traditional Greek Easter cookie made with butter, sugar, and flour?
Answer: Koulourakia

40. In Germany, what is the name of the traditional Easter cake made with almonds, sugar, and eggs?
Answer: Easter lamb cake

Easter in Pop Culture

41. What is the name of the 2004 animated film featuring the voices of E.B., a young rabbit, and James Marsden as the human protagonist?
Answer: "Hop"

42. In the classic children's book by Beatrix Potter, what is the name of the rabbit who delivers Easter eggs?
Answer: Peter Rabbit

43. What is the name of the popular Easter song by Irving Berlin that was first published in 1933?
Answer: "Easter Parade"

44. In the movie "Rise of the Guardians," which character is the guardian of the Easter holiday?
Answer: E. Aster Bunnymund or the Easter Bunny

45. What is the name of the 2005 comedy film starring Steve Martin as a man who takes on the role of the Easter Bunny?
Answer: "The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town"

46. Which 1950 musical film features the song "Easter Parade" performed by Fred Astaire and Judy Garland?
Answer: "Easter Parade"

47. In the TV series "Friends," what is the name of Ross and Monica's pet dog who is dressed up as the Easter Bunny?
Answer: Chi-Chi

48. What is the name of the character in the animated film "Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade" who steals the eggs of the herd?
Answer: Dab

49. In the animated TV special "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown," who plays the Easter Beagle?
Answer: Snoopy

50. In the animated film "Chicken Run," what do the chickens plan to do on Easter Sunday?
Answer: Escape from the farm

Whether you're testing your knowledge or learning something new, Easter trivia can be a fun way to celebrate this festive holiday.