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EASTER CUSTOM

GERMAN PEOPLE USED TO COLOR THEIR EGGS WITH ONION
SKINS. DIRECTIONS: WET A PIECE OF CLOTH AND PUT
ONION SKINS ON IT, COVER A FRESH, WET EGG WITH THE
SKINS AND WRAP IT UP WITH A CLOTH, TYING IT LIKE
A BAG WITH STRING. PUT THE WHOLE CONTAINER IN WATER
AND PREPARE AS FOR A REGULAR HARD-BOILED EGG. WHEN
FINISHED, DISCARD THE CLOTH AND THE ONION SKINS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs

Date learned: 03-31-1971

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