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easter egg

Decorated egg

EntityQ163886

Subclass of: work of art
, egg
, food

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Easter eggs, also called Paschal eggs, are eggs that are decorated for the Christian festival 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.

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Manufacturer: Easter eggs decorator
Different from: easter egg
Intangible cultural heritage status: Wiki-inventory for living heritage country: Finland · title: Pääsiäismunien koristelu
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1.wiki.aineetonkulttuuriperinto.fi/wiki/Pääsiäismunien_koristelu
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