It's impossible to go through the Easter season without seeing eggs everywhere. Sure, there are countless appearances of the 'Easter Bunny' in stores and at egg hunts. However, eggs seem to be around every corner this time of year. It's estimated that about 180 million eggs are purchased each year in the United States for Easter. That's a lot of eggs!
In many cultures, giving of eggs is considered a symbol of rebirth. Numerous sources state that the custom of the decorated Easter egg originated with the early Christians of Mesopotamia, who stained eggs red in memory of the blood of Christ. Other sources note that the Easter egg originated in the Ukraine, with the art of painting eggs being called "pysanka."
Interestingly, the record for the largest Easter egg tree was set by the Rostock Zoo in Germany, which in 2007 decorated a tree with 76,596 painted hen's eggs. Whew... that's a lot of eggs!
Finally, a bit of egg-prep advice. When boiling your eggs, add a teaspoon of baking soda to the water. This will ensure that your eggs are easier to peel when it's time to actually eat them. Happy Easter!
From Him, Through Him, For Him (Romans 11:36),
Paul J. Staso
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- United States in 2006 (3,260 miles solo in 108 days at age 41)
- Montana in 2008 (620 miles solo in 20 days at age 43)
- Alaska in 2009 (500 miles solo in 18 days at age 44)
- Germany in 2010 (500 miles solo in 21 days at age 45)
- The Mojave Desert in 2011 (506 miles solo in 17 days at age 46)
- Various Photos From Mileposts Gone By
- Students Worldwide Who Ran With Me Virtually
- Roadside Sights From My Running Adventures
- Some Cycling Moments From The Past
