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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Why Greeks Dye Eggs Red for Easter

One of the oldest Easter traditions of Greek Orthodox Christians are the red dyed eggs, which are associated with the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. The egg’s shell symbolizes the empty rock tomb from which Jesus arose after his crucifixion. It is used as a universal means of greeting and presentation for Christian believers, while


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