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Easter Trivia 18 Moments & Memories Easter

By Susan M. Keenan

Easter is typically thought of as a Christian holiday. It celebrates the resurrection of the Son of God. However, this holiday is rooted in pagan traditions that celebrated the advent of spring, new life and fertility. A few question and answer combinations are presented below to test your knowledge of this subject area.

Q: What word does Eastern Europe use to refer to Easter? A: Pesach. Q: Many people believe that the Easter Bunny was introduced to America by people from which country? A: Germany. Q: What does the German phrase Oster Haas mean? A: Easter Bunny. Q: What did the children have to be in order for the Easter Bunny to lay eggs for them? A: Good. Q: What did the bright colors painted on the eggs symbolize? A: Spring. Q: What did children leave out for the Easter Rabbit to lay eggs in? A: Bonnets. Q: What color flowers are used during Easter to symbolize purity? A: White. Q: What is the time that Christians observe before Easter known as? A: Lent. Q: What are baby bunnies called? A: Kits. Q: Ukrainian Easter eggs or Pysanky are made with what substance? A: Wax. Q: What is a common color used during the Easter season? A: Purple. Q: What did Peter Cottontail get from a boy named Tommy? A: Jellybeans.

Although Easter is one of those holidays that falls on a different date each year, people from all around the world enjoy it. From Easter bunnies to Easter eggs to Easter parades, a variety of traditions exist for this springtime holiday.

Easter Pound Cake By Amber Marie Arevalos

THIS RECIPE IS A GREAT ADDITION TO ANY EASTER GET TOGETHER. IT’S COLORS ALONE ARE AN INVITING SOFT PASTEL COLOR, LIKE THE COLORS ASSOCIATED WITH EASTER.

Lemon Glazed Pound Cake

Ingredients 12 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 1 tbsp vanilla 4 large eggs 1/4 cup whole milk 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt Glaze 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice plus more, as needed INSTRUCTIONS • Preheat oven to 325 F. • Spray an 8”x4” loaf pan with cooking spray and line with a piece of parchment paper that covers the bottom and with an inch extending past the top of the pan. • Crack eggs into a measuring cup and set aside. • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter with the sugar until fluffy. Nutrition Facts Per Serving Energy 265 kcal................. 12% Protein 4.41 g................... 8% Total lipid (fat) 11.5 g........ 24% Carbohydrate 35.68 g....... 15%

• Beat mixture for about 4 minutes. • Add the eggs one at a time and mix well. • Scrape down the sides of the bowl, as needed. Beat in the lemon juice and vanilla. • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder.

• With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture to the butter mixture one cup at a time. Do not over mix. • Scrape into prepared 8”x4” loaf pan and level batter. Bake in preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a

tester inserted in the center comes out clean. • Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then run a knife along the short ends and use the parchment paper edges to lift and remove from pan. Allow to cool on a cooling rack. • While loaf is still a little warm, prepare the glaze, adding enough lemon juice to make a pourable glaze. • Place a baking tray under the cooling rack to catch any drips and spoon glaze slowly over top of loaf, allowing it to drip down the sides a bit. Cool completely, then slice and enjoy.