Easter Fun Facts

Easter is not all about chocolate and cute bunnies you know!

What is Easter?

Easter is one of the principal holidays, or feasts, of Christianity. It marks the Resurrection of Jesus three days after his death by crucifixion.

For many Christian churches, Easter is the joyful end to the of fasting and penitence. The earliest recorded observance of Easter comes from the 2nd century, though it is likely that even the earliest Christians commemorated the Resurrection, which is an integral tenet of the faith.

Here are some funny Easter facts:

🐰The tallest Easter egg ever made was taller than a giraffe. It measured over 10 meters and weighed more than 7,000 kg!

🐣In Norway, people read crime novels during Easter. This tradition is called "Easter Thrillers."

🐰In Australia, there is an annual "Great Easter Bunny Hunt" where participants hunt feral rabbits.

🐣Americans spend around $2.6 billion on Easter candy each year, with chocolate bunnies being the most popular.

🐰In some parts of the world, there are Easter traditions involving throwing water or perfume at one another.

In Hungary, for example, it is customary for men to pour water or perfume over women's heads on Easter Monday.

🐣The world's most expensive Easter egg was sold for over $8 million. It was made of gold and covered in diamonds and other precious stones.

🐰In Finland, it's tradition to go "mämmi" hunting on Easter. Mämmi is a traditional Finnish dessert made of rye flour, malt, and water, and is often eaten with cream or milk.

🐣In Bermuda, it's tradition to fly homemade kites on Easter. The kites are usually made with colorful tissue paper and bamboo sticks.

🐰The world's most expensive Easter egg was sold for over $8 million. It was made of gold and covered in diamonds and other precious stones.

🐣In Greece, it's tradition to play a game called "tsougrisma" on Easter. Two people will take a hard-boiled egg and tap them against each other, with the person whose egg remains uncracked being declared the winner.

🐰In Germany, it's tradition to light fires on Easter Saturday. The fires are meant to ward off evil spirits and welcome the coming of spring.

🐣In Sweden, it's tradition to dress up as witches on Easter. Children will go door-to-door, offering handmade Easter cards in exchange for candy or small coins.

🐰The largest Easter egg hunt ever recorded had 501,000 eggs hidden in a park in Florida.