Easter trivia – Did you know?

Easter is nearly here! If you want to spice up your Easter brunch conversation or add some excitement to your celebration, test your knowledge of these surprising Easter facts with our trivia.

What state is known for hosting the largest Easter egg hunt in the United States?

Answer: Florida, according to Guinness World Records, with 9,753 children and adults searching for a whopping 501,000 eggs on April 1, 2007.

In which century was Easter first celebrated?
Answer: The earliest recorded celebrations come from the 2nd century.

Easter was named after which goddess?
Answer: Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre

What color were the first-ever dyed Easter eggs?
Answer: Red

Which country began the tradition of dyeing Easter eggs?
Answer: Ukraine

How many jelly beans do Americans eat each Easter?
Answer: over 16 billion

Where is the largest Easter parade held?
Answer: New York City

When was the first White House Easter Egg Roll?
Answer: 1878

When were Cadbury Creme Eggs introduced?
Answer: 1963

What do children in the UK traditionally roll down hills at Easter?
Answer: Hard-boiled eggs

Which two countries made the first Easter eggs?
Answer: France and Germany

Who wrote “Easter Parade”?
Answer: Irving Berlin

How tall was the largest chocolate egg?
Answer: Over 34 feet tall

What is the best-selling Easter candy in the U.S.?
Answer: Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs

In what country did the tradition of the Easter Bunny originate?
Answer: Germany

Share these fun Easter trivia questions at your table, pass them along to friends, and most of all, enjoy a joyful and meaningful Easter with the people you love.