Easter Traditions and History
Explore the history and traditions of Easter with this engaging worksheet for Grade 5 students.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. Some questions may require you to think about different cultural traditions.
1. Easter is a holiday that celebrates:
The beginning of spring
The birth of Jesus Christ
The resurrection of Jesus Christ
The harvest season
2. Which of these is a common symbol of Easter?
A pumpkin
A Christmas tree
An Easter egg
A menorah
3. The Easter Bunny is a folk character and symbol of Easter, depicted as a rabbit bringing .
4. Many cultures celebrate Easter with special foods and .
5. Easter always falls on the same date every year.
True
False
6. The tradition of decorating Easter eggs originated in ancient Egypt.
True
False
7. Explain why Easter's date changes each year. What determines when it is celebrated?
8. Describe one Easter tradition that is important to you or your family. If you don't celebrate Easter, describe a spring tradition or a tradition from another culture.
The island of Rapa Nui is also known as Easter Island. It was given this name by a Dutch explorer who arrived there on Easter Sunday in 1722. The island is famous for its large stone statues called Moai.
9. Based on the information above, what is the connection between Easter and Easter Island?