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88 Exciting Easter Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Kenton, Chief Editor·Updated May 2025·11 min read

Welcome to our Easter Trivia questions and answers! In this collection, we delve into the fascinating world of Easter traditions, history, and customs.

Easter Trivia

  1. 1What year was the first Easter egg roll held at the White House?

  2. 2Which country is known for the tradition of decorating Easter trees?

  3. 3What is the name of the Sunday before Easter, which marks the beginning of Holy Week?

  4. 4What flower is traditionally associated with Easter?

  5. 5What is the significance of the Easter bunny?

  6. 6In which gospel of the Bible is the story of Jesus' resurrection found?

  7. 7What is the traditional meat served on Easter Sunday in many households?

  8. 8Which bird lays the eggs that are often used in Easter decorations?

  9. 9What symbolizes the empty tomb of Jesus on Easter Sunday?

  10. 10Who betrayed Jesus before his crucifixion?

  11. 11Which Christian denomination celebrates Easter with the 'Paschal Greeting'?

  12. 12What is the period of fasting and penitence observed for 40 days before Easter called?

  13. 13What is the traditional Easter bread in Italy called?

  14. 14What color is often associated with Easter?

  15. 15Which Christian holiday does Easter Sunday celebrate?

  16. 16What is the term for the Christian ritual of sprinkling water during Easter?

  17. 17What does the term 'Paschal' refer to in relation to Easter?

  18. 18Which symbolizes Jesus' suffering on the cross during Easter?

  19. 19What is the name of the religious service held on the evening before Easter Sunday?

  20. 20What is the Easter equivalent of Christmas caroling?

  21. 21What is the day before Ash Wednesday called?

  22. 22What is the term for the Sunday after Easter Sunday?

  23. 23What is the traditional Easter dessert made with layers of sponge cake, chocolate, and cream?

  24. 24Which country is famous for its Easter bread called 'Paska'?

  25. 25Who was the Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to crucifixion?

  26. 26What is the name of the Christian holiday that precedes Easter?

  27. 27What is the traditional game played on Easter where players try to find hidden eggs?

  28. 28What is the term for the Saturday of Holy Week, the day before Easter Sunday?

  29. 29What is the name of the hill where Jesus was crucified?

  30. 30Which animal is often depicted as carrying Jesus' cross in Christian art?

  31. 31What is the name of the disciple who denied knowing Jesus three times before the crucifixion?

  32. 32What is the term for the act of greeting others with 'Christ is risen!' during Easter?

  33. 33What is the term for the ceremonial washing of feet on Maundy Thursday?

  34. 34What is the term for the cloth used to wrap the body of Jesus for burial?

  35. 35What is the name of the garden where Jesus prayed before his arrest?

  36. 36What is the term for the Christian holy day that falls on the Thursday before Easter?

  37. 37What is the term for the decorative wax resist technique used on Easter eggs?

  38. 38What is the name of the city where Jesus was crucified?

  39. 39What is the traditional Easter cake in Russia called?

  40. 40Which city in Spain is famous for its elaborate Semana Santa (Holy Week) processions?

  41. 41What is the term for the Christian sacrament of commemorating Jesus' Last Supper?

  42. 42Who carried out the crucifixion of Jesus?

  43. 43What is the term for the journey of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem before his crucifixion?

  44. 44What is the term for the cloth used to cover the chalice and paten on the altar during the Easter season?

  45. 45What is the traditional Easter food in Greece made from lamb and pasta?

  46. 46What is the term for the Christian liturgical season leading up to Easter?

  47. 47What is the name of the hill where Jesus was crucified?

  48. 48What is the term for the holy day commemorating Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem?

  49. 49What is the term for the Christian ceremony of reenacting Jesus' Last Supper?

  50. 50What is the name of the symbolic meal commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus?

  51. 51What is the term for the procession in Catholic churches on Good Friday?

  52. 52What is the term for the Sunday after Easter Sunday?

  53. 53What is the traditional Easter dessert made with puff pastry and almond paste?

  54. 54What is the name of the disciple who betrayed Jesus with a kiss?

  55. 55What is the term for the Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus?

  56. 56What is the term for the Christian sacrament of commemorating Jesus' crucifixion?

  57. 57What is the name of the holy day that commemorates Jesus' crucifixion?

  58. 58What is the term for the hymn sung during the lighting of the Paschal candle on Holy Saturday?

  59. 59What is the name of the Jewish feast that coincides with the Christian Easter celebration?

  60. 60What is the term for the Christian ritual of carrying the cross through the streets on Good Friday?

  61. 61What is the term for the Christian holy day commemorating Jesus' crucifixion?

  62. 62What is the name of the Christian holiday that commemorates Jesus' ascension into heaven?

  63. 63What is the term for the traditional Easter dance in Greece?

  64. 64What is the name of the mountain where Jesus is believed to have been crucified?

  65. 65What is the traditional Italian Easter cake made with ricotta cheese and candied fruits?

  66. 66What is the term for the Christian ritual of reenacting Jesus' Last Supper?

  67. 67What is the name of the bread used in the Christian Eucharist?

  68. 68What is the term for the Christian sacrament of commemorating Jesus' Last Supper?

  69. 69What is the term for the Christian ceremony of foot-washing?

  70. 70What is the traditional Easter dance in the Basque region of Spain called?

  71. 71What is the name of the Christian holiday that commemorates Jesus' resurrection?

  72. 72What is the name of the ceremony where Catholics renew their baptismal promises on Easter Sunday?

  73. 73What is the name of the traditional Russian Easter egg made of wood?

  74. 74What is the name of the day that commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus?

  75. 75What is the traditional Easter dessert made with ricotta cheese and citrus zest?

  76. 76What is the traditional Greek Easter bread sprinkled with sesame seeds called?

  77. 77What is the name of the traditional Russian Easter egg made of wood?

  78. 78What is the term for the Christian ritual of extinguishing candles during Holy Week?

  79. 79What is the traditional symbol of Easter in Australia instead of the rabbit?

  80. 80What is the name of the traditional Polish Easter basket blessing?

  81. 81Which country celebrates Easter with a giant water fight known as "Songkran"?

  82. 82What sweet treat is traditionally eaten in Italy during Easter, shaped like a dove?

  83. 83What is the name of the special candle lit during Easter Vigil in Christian churches?

  84. 84In Switzerland, what animal is sometimes depicted bringing Easter eggs instead of a bunny?

  85. 85What unique Easter tradition involves decorating and cracking eggs in Armenia?

  86. 86What is the name of the Norwegian tradition where people read crime novels during Easter?

  87. 87Which U.S. state has an annual sunrise service at Grand Canyon National Park to celebrate Easter?

  88. 88What unique Easter tradition is observed in Finland involving children dressing up as witches?

Answer Key

  1. 1. 1878
  2. 2. Germany
  3. 3. Palm Sunday
  4. 4. Lily
  5. 5. Symbol of fertility and new life
  6. 6. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
  7. 7. Ham
  8. 8. Hen
  9. 9. Easter egg
  10. 10. Judas Iscariot
  11. 11. Eastern Orthodox
  12. 12. Lent
  13. 13. Pane di Pasqua
  14. 14. Pastel colors
  15. 15. Resurrection of Jesus Christ
  16. 16. Blessing of the water
  17. 17. Relating to Passover or Easter
  18. 18. Cross
  19. 19. Easter Vigil
  20. 20. Easter Parade
  21. 21. Shrove Tuesday
  22. 22. Easter Octave
  23. 23. Easter trifle
  24. 24. Ukraine
  25. 25. Pontius Pilate
  26. 26. Good Friday
  27. 27. Egg hunt
  28. 28. Holy Saturday
  29. 29. Golgotha
  30. 30. Donkey
  31. 31. Peter
  32. 32. Paschal greeting
  33. 33. Maundy
  34. 34. Shroud of Turin
  35. 35. Gethsemane
  36. 36. Maundy Thursday
  37. 37. Pysanka
  38. 38. Jerusalem
  39. 39. Kulich
  40. 40. Seville
  41. 41. Eucharist
  42. 42. Roman soldiers
  43. 43. Palm Sunday procession
  44. 44. Pall
  45. 45. Magiritsa
  46. 46. Lent
  47. 47. Calvary
  48. 48. Palm Sunday
  49. 49. Maundy Thursday service
  50. 50. Passover Seder
  51. 51. Stations of the Cross
  52. 52. Divine Mercy Sunday
  53. 53. Easter pie
  54. 54. Judas
  55. 55. Easter Sunday
  56. 56. Eucharist
  57. 57. Good Friday
  58. 58. Exsultet
  59. 59. Passover
  60. 60. Via Crucis
  61. 61. Good Friday
  62. 62. Ascension Day
  63. 63. Syrtos
  64. 64. Mount Calvary
  65. 65. Pastiera Napoletana
  66. 66. Eucharist
  67. 67. Communion bread
  68. 68. Eucharist
  69. 69. Maundy Thursday foot washing
  70. 70. La Danza de la Muerte
  71. 71. Easter
  72. 72. Renewal of baptismal vows
  73. 73. Pysanka
  74. 74. Maundy Thursday
  75. 75. Pastiera
  76. 76. Tsoureki
  77. 77. Pysanka
  78. 78. Tenebrae
  79. 79. The bilby, a native marsupial, is used to promote awareness of endangered species.
  80. 80. It is called "Święconka," where baskets filled with food are blessed on Holy Saturday.
  81. 81. Thailand celebrates Songkran, which coincides with their New Year and involves water fights as a symbol of cleansing.
  82. 82. Colomba di Pasqua, a dove-shaped cake, is a popular Italian Easter dessert.
  83. 83. It is called the Paschal Candle, symbolizing Christ as the light of the world.
  84. 84. The cuckoo bird is occasionally depicted as delivering Easter eggs in Switzerland.
  85. 85. Armenians decorate eggs with natural dyes and engage in egg-cracking games to celebrate Easter.
  86. 86. It is called "Påskekrim," or "Easter crime."
  87. 87. Arizona hosts this unique sunrise service at the Grand Canyon.
  88. 88. In Finland, children dress up as witches, carrying broomsticks and decorated willow twigs. They go door-to-door reciting rhymes in exchange for treats, a tradition thought to combine Christian and pagan customs.

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