Easter Bunny History

When do many believe the Easter Bunny story began?

• 1500s

• 2023

• 1800s

• 1600s

How did the children keep the Easter Bunny's eggs safe?

• the hid them around the house

• they built a nest for the eggs

• parents built the easter bunny a house

• they put them in their baskets

How could children get eggs in their nests?

• by catching the Easter bunny

• by stealing others' eggs

• by behaving well

• by behaving poorly

The motivation for children to be good and receive eggs is similar to the tradition of what other holiday mascot?

• St. Patrick

• The Boogeyman

• Jack Frost

• Santa Claus

When German immigrants came to the U.S. in the 1700s, where did they bring the Easter Tradition to?

• Texas

• Pennsylvania

• Germany

• Europe

Which U.S. President made Easter bunnies and eggs more popular?

• Rutherford B. Hayes

• George W. Bush

• Barack Obama

• Abraham Lincoln

When was the first Egg Roll race hosted at the White House?

• 2023

• 1804

• 1814

• 1914

Why are eggs so important to the Easter tradition?

• The Easter Bunny laid all the eggs for the children

• Germans invented eggs

• It's fun to decorate and hide them on Easter

• Catholics would give up eggs for Lent and not eat them again until Easter

Which is NOT a candy you would commonly find associated with Easter?

• jelly beans

• chocolate eggs

• candy canes

• candy corn

Which is NOT an Easter tradition that stands out in Germany?

• Paint eggs and add them to a tree

• Children leave out their shoes for the Easter Bunny to put eggs in

• bonfires are held with rules to follow

• brightly colored fountains, pastel eggs, and evergreen fountains cover Southern Germany