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EASTER EGGS

WHEN CHRIST WAS CARRYING HIS CROSS, A WOMAN CARRYING A BASKET OF
REGULAR DUCK EGGS STOPPED TO HELP HIM. SHE HANDED THE BASKET TO
HIM AND CARRIED THE CROSS A WAYS. WHEN SHE RECEIVED HER EGGS
THEY WERE ALL DIFFERENT COLORS WITH DESIGNS. THIS IS SAID TO BE
THE ORIGIN OF UKRAINIAN EASTER EGGS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: Favorites
PROSE NARRATIVE -- Religious hero
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs

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