Let’s go through each question one by one and pick the correct answer.
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1. Easter always falls on a
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates Jesus rising from the dead. It’s always celebrated on a
Sunday — specifically, the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox.
✔ Correct answer:
a. Sunday
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2. The Easter Bunny is named in honor of
The word “Easter” comes from an old English goddess named
Eostre, who was associated with spring and fertility. The bunny (or hare) was her symbol because rabbits have lots of babies — which fits with spring being a time of new life.
So the Easter Bunny is linked to the
goddess of spring.
✔ Correct answer:
c. The goddess of spring
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3. Eggs are a symbol of
Eggs represent new life — like how a chick hatches from an egg. That’s why they’re used at Easter, which is also about resurrection and new beginnings.
✔ Correct answer:
a. Spring and new life
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4. The tradition of having sweets on Easter started with
Before candy bars or jelly beans, people ate special breads and buns during Easter. One very old tradition is eating
Hot Cross Buns — spiced sweet buns with a cross on top, eaten on Good Friday.
✔ Correct answer:
d. Hot Cross Buns
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5. The Easter candy Americans buy the MOST of is
According to sales data every year,
chocolate eggs (like Cadbury Creme Eggs or foil-wrapped chocolate eggs) are the #1 seller for Easter in the U.S.
✔ Correct answer:
a. Chocolate eggs
*(Note: Some might think Peeps or jelly beans, but chocolate eggs sell more overall.)*
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6. The Easter Candy Americans buy the LEAST of is
This one is tricky — but based on common sales reports,
Candy Kisses (the heart-shaped chocolates usually sold around Valentine’s Day) are not really an Easter staple. They’re not marketed heavily for Easter, so they sell the least compared to the others listed.
✔ Correct answer:
a. Candy kisses
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Final Answer:
1. a
2. c
3. a
4. d
5. a
6. a
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of easter reading comprehension worksheet.
