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Egg decorating in Slavic culture
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The tradition of egg decoration in Slavic cultures originated in pagan times, and was transformed by the process of religious syncretism into the Christian Easter egg. Over time, many new techniques were added. Some versions of these decorated eggs have retained their pagan symbolism, while others have added Christian symbols and motifs.
Modern Polish painted wooden pisanka
Modern Polish painted wooden pisanka
Examples of Croatian pisanica
Examples of Croatian pisanica
A collection of Ukrainian pysanky with traditional folk designs
A collection of Ukrainian pysanky with traditional folk designs
Traditional Polish onion skin kraszanki
Traditional Polish onion skin kraszanki
Easter egg
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Easter eggs, also called Paschal eggs, are eggs that are decorated for the Christian holiday of Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. As such, Easter eggs are commonly used during the season of Eastertide. The oldest tradition, which continues to be used in Central and Eastern Europe, is to dye and paint chicken eggs.
Decorated Easter eggs
Decorated Easter eggs
Easter egg of the Ukrainian variety with the Paschal greeting "Christ is Risen!"
Easter egg of the Ukrainian variety with the Paschal greeting "Christ is Risen!"
A chocolate Easter egg
A chocolate Easter egg
The Easter eggs of Hungary, called hímestojás are handmade and gifted during Locsolkodás typically as courting or to family. It is also used in ticsel
The Easter eggs of Hungary, called hímestojás are handmade and gifted during Locsolkodás typically as courting or to family. It is also used in ticselés which is traditional gambling for kids.