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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
SLOVAK
ON HOLY SATURDAY YOU TAKE HARD BOILED EGGS TO THE
CHURCH TO BE BLESSED. ON SUNDAY MORNING YOU SHARE
THE EGGS AND WISH EACH OTHER A HAPPY EASTER.
Where learned: PENNSYLVANIA ; SCRANTON
| Subject headings: | 663 Holy Saturday CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday |
Date learned: 04-00-1972
EGGS THAT HAVE BEEN BLESSED AND DYED FOR EASTER ARE
BROKEN AMONG FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND GOOD WISHES
ARE EXCHANGED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; POLAND
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday |
Date learned: 04-25-1971
EASTER CELEBRATION: HIDING EASTER EGGS AND EASTER
BASKETS FOR THE CHILDREN TO FIND IN THE MORNING.
Submitter comment: FAMILY CUSTOM.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; HAMBURG
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter baskets CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
CHILDREN BELIEVE THAT ON EASTER, A BUNNY LEAVES
BEHIND EGGS IN EASTER BASKETS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN, ASSUMED ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday |
Date learned: 11-00-1968
CUSTOM
EASTER EGGS ON EASTER.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BLESSED EASTER EGGS ARE DIVIDED AMONG GUESTS AT
AN EASTER GATHERING AND THE GUESTS GREET EACH OTHER
WITH TRADITIONAL WISHES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GARDEN CITY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
THERE IS A POLISH CUSTOM WHERE THEY HAVE A CHRISTMAS
WAFER AND FOR EASTER A HARD BOILED EGG. ANYONE
WHO TAKES A BITE OF YOUR EGG OR WAFER WILL HAVE
GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment:
CHRIS LEARNED THIS FROM HER MOTHER AND IT'S PRACTICED
IN THEIR HOME STILL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 F642.28 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter eggs CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 02-24-1970