Easter Video Task

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1. For many people of the Christian faith, Easter is the
2. It's the culmination of the religious season of
3. Easter is also a
holiday.
holiday of the year.
.
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2.

4. Early Christians adapted Easter from a
5. The goddess consorted with a
.
6. Rabbits are an ancient symbol of
festival.
and new
.
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7. The connection between rabbits and Easter was probably brought to America
by
immigrants.
8. In different parts of Germany kids wait for the Easter
, chick, rooster or stork.
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4.

9. Eggs also symbolize
and
10. For centuries the Christian Church banned
.
along with other
during lent.
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5.

11. Decorating eggs is one of the
12. In late 19th century in Russia
each other
crossed eggs as Easter
Easter customs
and other members of high society began giving
.
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13. For most Americans, however, Easter is about the
14. US candy makers produce 90 million chocolate
60 billion
beans for Easter each year.
stuff, candy.
and
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15. Jelly beans became an Easter Candy in 1930s after merchants pointed at
how much they look like
.
16. Today, more candies are sold for Easter than any other holiday, except for
.
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8.

17. Easter ranks among the most
celebrated holidays.
18. This spring sweeten up your celebration with a little
.
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1. Easter is the most important holiday because Christians celebrate …
… the end of winter.
… the death of Jesus.
… the resurrection of Jesus.
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2. Although Easter has a religious importance it is also a …
… popular business holiday.
… popular secular holiday.
… popular national holiday.
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3. The first recorded celebration of Easter was back in the …
… 2nd century.
… 5th century.
… 4th century.
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4. Easter has its roots in a pagan festival called …
… Ostara.
… Lupercalia.
… Eostre.
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5. Rabbits are the symbol of …
… spring.
… life and fertility.
… end of winter.
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6. Which animal delivers the Easter eggs in Switzerland?
- a stork
- a cuckoo
- a sparrow
- a rooster
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7. What kind of food was banned during lent?
- carrot, cheese, wine, milk, beer
- eggs, meat, bread, wine, chocolate
- eggs, meat, wine, cheese, milk
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8. What is the oldest Easter tradition?
- decorating eggs
- pouring water
- baking cakes
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9. What do American parents prepare for their children?
- Easter baskets
- Easter dinner
- Easter gifts
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Match the words to the pictures
royalty
hare
lent
jewel
stork
Easter basket
gift
jelly beans
resurrection
Easter bunny
rooster