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EASTER EGGS

BEFORE THE DAYS OF STORE-PREPARED EASTER EGG DYE, THE EGGS WERE
COLORED BY SOAKING ONION SKINS IN WATER; THE WATER WOULD TURN YELLOW;
AND THE HARD-BOILED EGG WHEN PLACED IN THE WATER WOULD ALSO TURN
YELLOW.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WARREN

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs

Date learned: 10-08-1968

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