Easter is a joyful time of year when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is marked by fun traditions like egg hunts, Easter egg decorating, and visits from the Easter Bunny. To get into the Easter spirit, here are 79 riddles all about this springtime holiday. Test your skills and see how many you can get right!
Easter riddles
Riddles about Easter traditions
1. I’m hidden in grass and bushes, you search to find my treasures. What am I? Easter egg hunt
2. Colorful or plain, chocolate or plastic, you hunt for us around Easter time. What are we? Easter eggs
3. A fuzzy creature who brings baskets filled with treats for girls and boys. Who is it? The Easter Bunny
4. On Easter these decorate eggs of all colors and hues. What are they? Easter egg dyes
5. I’m a decorative plant with lily white blooms, a symbol of Easter and spring’s new life. What am I? Easter lily
6. An Easter dessert made with layers of pastry brushed with egg and baked. What is it? Hot cross buns
7. What Easter flower is named for the spear used to pierce Jesus’ side? Lily
8. This toy often filled with candy is a classic Easter basket treat. What is it? Chocolate bunny
9. On Easter morning kids excitedly check to see how many of these were left overnight. What are they? Easter baskets
10. This breakfast meat is traditionally served on Easter morning. What is it? Ham
Riddles about the Easter story
11. I am the savior who rose again three days after dying on the cross. Who am I? Jesus Christ
12. We rolled away the stone and found an empty tomb on Easter morn. Who are we? The women/Mary Magdalene
13. After Jesus was crucified on Good Friday, Mary did this to his body before burying it. What did she do? Anointed it with oils/perfume
14. She saw the empty tomb first and spoke with the resurrected Jesus. Who was this follower? Mary Magdalene
15. On Palm Sunday I laid down branches to welcome Jesus as king. What am I? Crowds of Passover pilgrims/Jews
16. Before Jesus’ arrest, he shared this final meal with his twelve disciples. What was it? The Last Supper
17. During his last week, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on one of us. What are we? A donkey/colt
18. Lent is the 40 days leading up to Easter, excluding these. What are they? Sundays
19. On Maundy Thursday, Jesus did this act of service to his disciples. What was it? Washed their feet
20. Jesus was betrayed for this amount of money. What was the amount? 30 pieces of silver
Riddles about Easter symbols
21. I’m a circle that represents the stone rolled from Jesus’ tomb. What Easter symbol am I? Easter wreath
22. Dyed red, I’m a symbol of Christ’s sacrifice. Painted gold, silver, or purple, I announce Easter’s king. What am I? Easter egg
23. With four equal sides I represent the four gospels. Three decorations adorn me. What Easter symbol am I? Easter cross
24. I’m a sign of new life associated with Easter and springtime. Baby animals like chicks and lambs are common forms of me. What am I? Easter decoration/symbol of new life
25. These pastel colored candies are a popular Easter basket treat. What are they? Jelly beans
26. This bright yellow Easter flower symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings. What is it? Daffodil
27. During Lent we give up something, then celebrate on Easter as this period of fasting ends. What is it? Lent
28. I’m a yellow Easter flower named for the rays of the sun. What am I? Sunflower
29. This purple flower is believed to have grown on the cross, its color coming from Jesus’ blood. What is it? Hyacinth
30. This green leafy plant is used on Palm Sunday to celebrate Jesus’ arrival. What is it? Palm
Riddles about symbols of Jesus’ death
31. I was used to crucify Jesus. What am I? Cross/nails
32. Jesus wore one made of thorns on his head before his crucifixion. What is it? Crown of thorns
33. I’m the Easter symbol that represents where Jesus was buried after his crucifixion. What am I? Tomb/cave
34. Nicodemus brought this mixture of myrrh and aloes to prepare Jesus’ body for burial. What is it? Oils/perfumes
35. This was split from top to bottom after Jesus’ death on the cross. What was it? Temple curtain/veil
36. This was offered to Jesus on the cross but he refused to take it. What was it? Vinegar/wine
37. Jesus was pierced in the side by this weapon while on the cross. What was the weapon? Spear/lance
38. It held the sign stating Jesus’ alleged crime. What was it? The cross
39. After being taken down from the cross, Jesus was wrapped in this cloth for burial. What is it? Linen shroud
40. Jesus prayed here shortly before his arrest and crucifixion. What is it? The Garden of Gethsemane
Riddles about Jesus’ resurrection
41. We were amazed to find this empty on Easter morning. What was it? Jesus’ tomb
42. I appeared to the disciples after Jesus rose from the dead. Who am I? Jesus Christ
43. Thomas doubted until he saw Jesus’ wound from this object. What was it? Spear/nail
44. Jesus appeared to two men walking to this town on Easter day. Which town was it? Emmaus
45. We are Jesus’ close followers who saw him after his resurrection. Who are we? Disciples/apostles
46. This disciple doubted Jesus had risen until he touched his wound. Who was he? Doubting Thomas
47. This man donated his tomb for Jesus to be buried in. Who was he? Joseph of Arimathea
48. Mary told us “He is risen!” Who are we? Jesus’ disciples
49. This disciple and Peter saw the empty tomb first on Easter morning. Who is he? John
50. We thought we were seeing a ghost when Jesus first appeared to us after his resurrection. Who are we? The disciples
Riddles about Easter’s religious significance
51. I represent Jesus’ atonement for sin by dying on the cross. What do I symbolize? Redemption/salvation
52. Jesus said “I am the _____” meaning he delivers us from death. What did he say he was? Resurrection
53. Jesus’ resurrection proves he conquered this final enemy. What is it? Death
54. Jesus rose on this day, the first day of the week after Passover. Which day is it? Sunday
55. We celebrate Jesus’ victory over death on this Christian holiday. What is it? Easter
56. Jesus’ resurrection shows all believers we too will be raised and go to this place. Where is it? Heaven
57. The foundation of the Christian faith that means Jesus overcame death once for all. What is it? The resurrection
58. Jesus said “I am the _____” meaning he is our path to eternal life. What did he say he was? The way/truth/life
59. Jesus proved he was this by coming back from the dead. What is it? God’s Son
60. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice when he died on this to pay for our sins. What is it? The cross
Riddles about Easter dates and calendar
61. I am the first full moon after the spring equinox. Easter falls on the first Sunday after me. What moon am I? Paschal moon
62. Lent ends right before we celebrate this Christian holiday. What holiday is it? Easter
63. It comes before Easter and symbolizes Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the wilderness. What is it? Lent
64. We color and decorate them, then hide them for an Easter hunt. What are they? Eggs
65. Maundy Thursday remembers Jesus’ final meal and betrayal. Easter Sunday celebrates his ____. What is celebrated? Resurrection
66. It comes 40 days before Easter Sunday, excluding Sundays. What is it? Ash Wednesday
67. Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first of these in spring. What is it? Full moon
68. I’m the holy Christian holiday that comes before Easter. What holiday am I? Palm Sunday
69. This marks the end of Lent, when Jesus entered Jerusalem a week before his death. What is it? Palm Sunday
70. Lent begins on a Wednesday marked with ashes. What day is it? Ash Wednesday
Riddles about Easter food and treats
71. I’m a fluffy bread served on Easter morning, often shaped like a bunny. What am I? Hot cross buns
72. This jiggly gumdrop candy is a chewy Easter treat. What is it? Jelly bean
73. You’ll often find this egg-shaped chocolate treat in Easter baskets. What is it? Chocolate bunny
74. We’re baby chickens that are an adorable Easter decoration. What are we? Peeps
75. You might find this colorful, fruity candy in an Easter basket. What is it? Jelly beans
76. This veggie casserole with green beans and fried onion straws is an Easter tradition in some regions. What is it? Green bean casserole
77. Many Easter meals feature baked or roasted portions of this meat. What is it? Ham
78. This egg-shaped Italian sweet bread is often served at Easter. What is it? Panettone
79. Marshmallow chicks and bunnies are popular versions of this Easter candy. What is it? Peeps
Conclusion
Easter is full of meaningful traditions and symbols that tell the story of Christ’s death and resurrection. It is a time to celebrate redemption and new life. How did you do with these riddles? Easter’s origins highlight the intersections of faith, springtime, and new life. These riddles about its religious significance and cultural traditions offer a fun way to test your knowledge. Learning more about Easter helps us understand how key themes in the Easter story connect to Christian beliefs today. Whether honoring traditions or the holiday’s deeper meaning, may you have a blessed Easter season!
