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SPRING CUSTOM

THE TRADITIONAL ARMENIAN EASTER EGGS ARE A BROWNISH-RED COLOR. THIS
IS DONE BY BOILING THE EGGS WITH ONION PEELS UNTIL THE WATER TURNS
THIS BROWNISH-RED COLOR.

Submitter comment:

THIS METHOD OF COLORING EGGS IS STILL DONE TODAY. THE INFORMANT
COLORS EGGS THIS WAY EVERY YEAR.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; informant's home ; 1282 N. RADEMACHER

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs

Date learned: 10-01-1971

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