Throughout history, Easter eggs have symbolized rebirth, renewal, life, protection, and healing. Now, the decorative practice is seen as a simple tradition to celebrate the holiday artistically.
The first marked eggs, carved ostriches eggs likely used to store water, were found in Africa around 65,000 to 55,000 years ago. Later, certain civilizations, like the Romans, placed eggs in tombs as symbolic objects.
Dyed eggs have been incorporated into different religious holidays like the Persian New Year (Nowruz), and Jewish and Christian holidays, such as Passover, where eggs were dyed red.
Whatever the reason for participating in egg dying now, whether it is for religious holidays, a disposition to hard boiled eggs, keeping a tradition alive, or seizing the opportunity to show off some art skills, here is a tutorial on how to do it!
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