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Look, I’ll be honest with you, Easter gatherings can get a little… predictable. You’ve got the ham (or lamb, if you’re fancy), the pastel everything, and Uncle Jerry telling the same story about that one egg hunt in ’94.

But Easter is actually packed with fascinating history, quirky traditions, and fun facts that people love reacting to if you know how to use them.

I realized this while trying to keep my nieces and nephews entertained during a long Easter brunch. One simple Easter question turned into a full-on debate, and that’s when it clicked: trivia doesn’t just fill time, it creates engagement.

What Is Easter Trivia?

In simple terms, Easter trivia is a collection of fun and educational questions about Easter traditions, history, symbols, and celebrations. It’s used in family gatherings, classrooms, church groups, and even social media quizzes to spark conversation, learning, and friendly competition during the Easter season.

That’s what this guide is for. Whether you’re building a live trivia game for a backyard egg hunt, planning questions for a church brunch, organizing a PTA classroom party, or helping youth pastors create an engaging activity, you’ll find ready-to-use Easter trivia questions organized by difficulty, plus tips to help you turn them into something people actually want to play. So let’s get into it.

Close-up of colorful Easter eggs dyed in red, green, orange, and purple with intricate floral and decorative patterns.
Hand-decorated Easter eggs.

50 Thoughtfully Chosen Easter Trivia Questions

Below you’ll find 50 Easter trivia questions and answers organized by difficulty.

These questions work for kids, adults, classrooms, church groups, and social media quiz games. Mix and match rounds depending on your audience, event type, or content format.

Easy Mode Easter quiz questions🟢 – Kids, Families & First-Time Players

Best used for: Family Easter gatherings, classrooms, church groups, and icebreaker rounds before more challenging trivia.

Host tip: Start with easy questions to create quick wins. In live events or short-form video formats, early correct guesses build confidence and increase participation in later, more challenging rounds.

This round is designed to ease players into the game with familiar Easter symbols, traditions, and simple facts. The questions are low-pressure, easy to recognize, and perfect for warming up the group without putting anyone on the spot.

Q1: What does Easter celebrate in Christianity?

A: The resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Q2: On which day of the week is Easter always celebrated?

A: Sunday.

Q3: What animal is traditionally associated with Easter?

A: The Easter Bunny.

Q4: What colorful items are commonly hidden during Easter egg hunts?

A: Eggs.

Q5: What holiday comes two days before Easter Sunday?

A: Good Friday.

Q6: What sweet treat is most popular at Easter?

A: Chocolate.

Q7: What do Easter eggs symbolize?

A: New life and rebirth.

Q8: What season does Easter usually fall in?

A: Spring.

Q9: What flower is commonly associated with Easter?

A: The lily.

Q10: What food is traditionally eaten at Easter in many homes?

A: Ham or lamb.

Q11: What day marks the start of Holy Week?

A: Palm Sunday.

Q12: What color are traditional Easter lilies?

A: White.

Q13: True or False: Easter happens on the same date every year.

A: False.

Q14: What do children often receive in Easter baskets?

A: Candy and toys.

Q15: What object was rolled away from Jesus’ tomb?

A: A stone.

Q16: What bird is a symbol of peace in Christianity?

A: A dove.

Q17: What baked food is marked with a cross and eaten at Easter?

A: Hot cross buns.

Q18: What is the name of the meal Jesus shared with his disciples before his crucifixion?

A: The Last Supper.

Q19: What color eggs are often dyed for Easter?

A: Pastel colors.

Q20: What holiday season does Easter conclude?

A: Lent.

Creator tip: These questions work best for Instagram Stories, classroom slides, or pre-event Reels where quick, confident answers keep engagement high.

Medium Mode Easter quiz questions 🟡 – Traditions, Fun Facts & Confident Players

Best used for: Group game nights, social media trivia posts, classroom challenges, and family events with teens and adults.

Host tip: Use this round once the group is warmed up and actively participating.

These questions go beyond the basics and tend to spark discussion, especially on social platforms where viewers enjoy debating traditions and historical facts in the comments.

Q21: How many days does Lent last (excluding Sundays)?

A: 40 days.

Q22: Which ancient civilization dyed eggs to celebrate spring?

A: The Persians.

Q23: What weekday is known as Maundy Thursday?

A: The day of the Last Supper.

Q24: What do palm branches represent on Palm Sunday?

A: Victory and peace.

Q25: Which gospel is believed to be the earliest written account of the resurrection?

A: The Gospel of Mark.

Q26: What does the word “Easter” possibly derive from?

A: A spring goddess or festival.

Q27: What is traditionally placed inside modern plastic Easter eggs?

A: Candy, money, or small toys.

Q28: Which U.S. event involves rolling eggs on a lawn?

A: The White House Easter Egg Roll.

Q29: What color represents joy and resurrection in Christianity?

A: White.

Q30: What day comes between Good Friday and Easter Sunday?

A: Holy Saturday.

Q31: Why are rabbits associated with Easter?

A: They symbolize fertility and new life.

Q32: Which Christian sacrament commemorates the Last Supper?

A: Communion (Eucharist).

Q33: What do bells symbolize at Easter?

A: Joy and celebration.

Q34: Which food is traditionally avoided during Lent?

A: Meat (on certain days).

Q35: What is the name of the week after Easter Sunday?

A: Easter Week (or Bright Week).

Q36: What color are Easter eggs traditionally dyed in Greek Orthodox churches? A: Red.

Q37: Which continent is famous for Easter processions and reenactments?

A: Europe.

Q38: What symbol represents the Holy Spirit?

A: A dove.

Q39: What natural event helps determine the date of Easter?

A: The full moon.

Q40: Which holiday is Easter often compared to for candy sales?

A: Halloween.

Creator tip: Medium-difficulty questions perform well in short-form video quizzes and comment-driven posts, where viewers enjoy testing their knowledge and debating answers.

Hard Mode Easter quiz questions🔴 – Platform-Tested Easter Trivia for Church Youth Groups & Competitive Play

Best used for: Tie-breakers, church study sessions, cultural discussions, and high-engagement social content.

Host tip: Save this round for Tie-breakers.

This round dives into lesser-known Easter traditions, deeper historical details, and global customs. Expect fewer correct answers and more comment debates. Hard questions work especially well as standalone short-form clips where difficulty becomes the hook.

Q41: What is the latest possible date Easter can fall on?

A: April 25.

Q42: Which country decorates trees with Easter eggs?

A: Germany.

Q43: What country celebrates Easter with water fights called Śmigus-Dyngus?

A: Poland.

Q44: Which animal replaces the Easter Bunny in some Australian traditions?

A: The Easter Bilby.

Q45: What island is named after the day it was discovered on Easter Sunday?

A: Easter Island (Rapa Nui).

Q46: Which Christian tradition celebrates Easter on a different calendar?

A: Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

Q47: What weekday before Easter is sometimes called “Spy Wednesday”?

A: Wednesday.

Q48: What color eggs are traditionally broken together in Greek Easter celebrations?

A: Red.

Q49: What astronomical rule determines Easter’s date?

A: The first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox.

Q50: Which European country throws Easter eggs instead of hiding them in some regions?

A: France.

Creator tip: Hard questions work best as standalone trivia clips where the difficulty itself drives engagement and comments.

Turning Easter Trivia Into Shareable Content

Running Easter trivia live is a great starting point, but the real opportunity comes when those questions are turned into short, reusable video quizzes.

With tools like Trivia by Typito, hosts can quickly transform high-reaction Easter questions into short video clips that fit naturally on social platforms, letting the trivia live on long after the egg hunt is over.

Why Easter Trivia Performs on Short-Form Platforms? 

Seasonal trivia performs well because it lowers the barrier to interaction. Viewers don’t need context, backstory, or audio;  just one question and a pause. On platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok, this simplicity often leads to higher comment velocity than static holiday posts.

A Simple 3-Step Easter Trivia Video Workflow

You don’t need to overthink Easter video trivia. Most creators follow the same simple loop:

  1. Pick one high-reaction Easter question Choose a question people feel confident answering — Easter symbols, traditions, or “surprising but familiar” facts work best.
  2. Add a short pause before revealing the answer A brief pause gives viewers time to think and lock in a guess. Trivia by Typito automatically adds this pause when creating a trivia video, so there’s no need to manually time it.
  3. Prompt interaction clearly End the clip with a simple call to action like: “Drop your guess in the comments” or “Did you get this right?” Clear prompts consistently drive more engagement.

Example: How This Looks in a Trivia by Typito Easter Video

Here’s what a finished short Easter trivia video might look like:

Slide 1 (0–3 seconds) Easter Trivia Challenge Q: What color are Easter eggs traditionally dyed in Greek celebrations?

Slide 2 (3–8 seconds)  “Think fast… 5 seconds!” (Countdown timer animation auto-added)

Slide 3 (8–12 seconds) A: Red “Did you get it right? Comment below!”

That’s it. One question. One pause. One interaction prompt.

Short, clean, repeatable.

You can batch-create 5–10 of these in minutes and post them as:

  • Instagram Reels
  • YouTube Shorts
  • TikTok clips
  • Facebook Reels

The simplicity is what makes it scalable.

Watch a Sample Trivia by Typito Video

You can see how this format works in action below:

How to make AI quiz videos.

Platforms Where Easter Trivia Performs Best

Short Easter trivia clips work especially well on platforms designed for quick reactions:

  • Instagram Reels – Strong for comment-driven trivia, especially among millennial parents, teachers, and educators who engage with seasonal classroom or family content.
  • YouTube Shorts – Ideal for searchable seasonal content. Easter trivia can capture traffic from users actively looking for quiz ideas, classroom games, or holiday activities.
  • TikTok – Best for fast, reaction-based quizzes. Time-based challenges and countdown formats tend to perform well here.
  • Facebook Reels – Works well for family-focused audiences and church communities, particularly when targeting parents and local groups.

These formats favor content that’s fast, seasonal, and instantly understandable — exactly what trivia videos are designed for.

Keep Easter Trivia Snackable

When creating Easter trivia videos, keep each clip short and focused.

  • One question per video
  • Around 5–15 seconds total
  • Bright visuals, clear text, and festive Easter colors

This gives viewers enough time to read, think, and react without losing interest,  especially when they’re scrolling casually during holiday downtime.

FAQs About Easter Trivia

What is Easter trivia?

Easter trivia is a collection of fun questions and answers about Easter traditions, history, symbols, and celebrations. It’s often used as a game during family gatherings, classrooms, churches, or online to encourage learning and interaction in an enjoyable, low-pressure way for all ages.

How do you play Easter trivia?

Easter trivia can be played by asking questions out loud, using printed sheets, or sharing them digitally. Players guess the answers individually or in teams, and points are awarded for correct answers. It can be played casually or as a structured game.

How many Easter trivia questions should I use?

The number of questions depends on your setting. Short games usually use 10–15 questions, while longer events may include 30–50. Mixing easy, medium, and hard questions helps keep everyone engaged without overwhelming beginners or younger players.

Can Easter trivia be shared on social media?

Yes. Easter trivia works well as short posts, polls, or videos on social media. One question at a time encourages comments and interaction, especially during the days leading up to Easter when people are already in a festive mindset.