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Inseparable: Easter and colourful painted eggs! The egg has always been a symbol of fertility, new life and rebirth in many cultures. Christianity has given this ancient symbolism a special meaning: The chick that hatches fresh from the egg commemorates Jesus' resurrection on Easter Sunday. That is why the egg is an important part of Easter for Christians. But how did it come to be painted in such a colourful way?

In the Middle Ages a strict Lent was observed from Ash Wednesday to Good Friday. During this period it was not allowed to eat eggs, because they, like meat, fell under the fasting commandment. But this did not impress the hens: they continued to lay their eggs eagerly.

Therefore, the eggs were boiled to make them keep longer. So that the "old" eggs could not be confused with the fresh ones after Lent, they were additionally coloured red. Only much later were the eggs also painted in other colours.

On Easter Sunday, after 40 days of fasting, one was finally allowed to eat eggs again. The eggs were first consecrated and then given away or eaten for breakfast. The tradition of egg colouring has remained with us until today. Colourful Easter eggs also have another advantage: You can find the hidden eggs much better! Happy Easter!

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