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Czech painted Easter eggs
Many Central European and Eastern European cultures decorate eggs in celebration for Easter. It was originally a pre-Christian tradition celebrating the sun, rebirth and the coming of spring, but has since taken on the Christian interpretation of symbolizing Christ’s resurrection. Despite being associated mostly with Christianity in the present day, older symbols may still adorn the eggs, although their original meanings have been superimposed by Christian ones. Decorated eggs are often given to friends and family as gifts and are often traditionally made by women, with the art being passed from generation to generation through mothers and grandmothers to their daughters and granddaughters. Different cultures use different motifs, symbols and colors, making eggs from each region unique!
