Easter - FactstoryHub

Did you know that on the Greek island of Chios, rival churches fire homemade rockets at each other over Easter?

Did you know that Palm Sunday rituals have been celebrated since the fourth century?

In the past, the word "good" was synonymous with the word "holy." So Good Friday was originally also known as Holy Friday.

Did you know that people in the UK traditionally eat Lamb on Easter Sunday?

Did you know the Cadbury Creme Eggs that are produced in the US are different than the ones made in the UK?

Jesus' final supper was so important that Leonardo da Vinci depicted the scene in his famous painting titled The Last Supper.

Did you know that when Lent started, it was only 36 days? Later, it was changed to 40 days.

Milky Way bars aren't named after the galaxy; they're named after the malted milkshakes the bars were supposed to taste like.

In France, it is tradition to make a wish while a pancake is being tossed, while holding a coin in the other hand.

Did you know that around 16 billion jelly beans are made for Easter every year?