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Across 5. Easter Bunny’s nemesis in “Here Comes Peter Cottontail" 7. She wiped his face while he carried the cross 8. famed candy legumes 11. The day Jesus rode triumphantly into Jerusalem (2 Words) 13. The hill where the crucifixion took place 16. Craftsmen responsible for the exquisite jeweled Easter eggs for the Russian Imperial Court 17. 5th Prefect of the Roman province of Judaea who presided over Jesus' trial (2 Words) 18. Location of the shroud that bears the image of Jesus' face 21. In Charles Schultz' Easter television special, Linus tells anyone who will listen about this mythical character (2 Words) 24. Musician who penned "I love Paris in the Springtime" (2 Words) 28. Creators/Producers of "The Easter Bunny is Comin' to Town" (and numerous other holiday classics!) (2 Words) 30. Jewish holiday that precedes Easter 31. He sold Jesus for that bag of silver (full name) (2 Words) 34. Shortest biblical passage from the Lazarus story (John 11:35) (2 Words) 35. He helped carry the cross 37. In "The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town" (1977) this Hollywood actor plays S.D.Kluger who narrates and answers questions concerning the origins of the Easter Bunny (2 Words) 38. The vernal equinox marks the beginning of spring when the sun enters this 1st sign on the astrological chart 40. Easter basket barnyard animal (2 Words) 41. Hatboro candy maker 42. Jesus is often referred to in the scriptures by this symbol (3 Words) 43. Portrayed Jesus in George Stevens’ 1965 film “The Greatest Story Ever Told” (3 Words) 44. 1006 bunny, named after famous Billy Wilder film 45. Ruler of Galilee who washed his hands of the Jesus matter and sent Jesus back to Judaea for trial and execution

Down 1. Favorite 1006 Easter pet that vacationed with the family 2. "Here Comes Peter Cottontail" is narrated by Seymour S. Sassafrass, an eccentric peddler and inventor, voiced by this White Christmas actor (2 Words) 3. This “Austin Powers” actor portrayed John the Baptist in “Jesus of Nazareth” (1977) (2 Words) 4. What Peter Cottontail is hopping down (2 Words) 6. Where Jesus prayed the night before his arrest 9. This state has been in constant conflict with Israel for the control of Jerusalem 10. “Jesus of Nazareth” (1977) lost the Emmy award for Outstanding Special to this Ed Asner/Maureen Stapleton film (2 Words) 12. Easter Bunny’s nemesis in “Here Comes Peter Cottontail” is played by this frightening Hollywood actor (2 Words) 14. Spring flower most associated with Easter 15. Broadway musical that takes place during Easter Week (3 Words) 19. Early Christian symbol for new life and resurrection 20. The crowd called for this prisoner to be set free during Passover instead of Jesus 22. Kicks off the 40 day period of penance prior to Easter (2 Words) 23. The 40 day period of penance prior to Easter 25. The gift April showers bring to May 26. The much talked about painting in "The DaVinci Code" (3 Words) 27. Dorothy McGuire plays this role in the 1965 film “The Greatest Story Every Told" (2 Words) 29. In “The Easter Bunny Is Comin’ to Town” The voice-over actor playing the role of Gadzooks the bear also creates the voice of this Christmas character (2 Words) 32. Portrayed Mary Magdalene in “Jesus of Nazareth” (1977) (2 Words) 33. Director of "Jesus of Nazareth" that first aired on British television in 1977 34. In the film “Easter Parade,” she plays the chorus girl that Don Hewes (Fred Astaire) selects at random after his dancing partner (Ann Miller) breaks up their partnership (2 Words) 36. The First Council of Nicaea established Easter as a moveable feast occurring the first Sunday after this event (2 Words) 39. The flat unleavened bread, and symbol, of the Jewish holiday that precedes Easter