Colorful easter eggs: decorative ideas of orthodox tradition

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In the orthodox Christian tradition, the colorful easter eggs are also a central piece of decoration. They are also a symbol of the arrival of spring.

In this article, you will see examples of colorful easter eggs decor from different Orthodox countries. The coloring of eggs is a ritual of great importance in these countries. We go there several days in advance, parents and children are happy about the contest – which will color the most beautiful eggs.

An old tradition that brings the whole family together

View in galleryColorful easter eggs: decorative ideas of orthodox tradition | 2/31Traditionally, the main color is red. It represents the blood of Christ crucified, while the interior of the eggs symbolizes the tomb closed on Christ. However, the tradition has evolved and now many colors are used. The patterns drawn vary from the simplest to the most complex. In Serbia, Bulgaria, Russia, Ukraine, Belorussia and Romania, the coloring of the eggs takes place after cooking and using food coloring diluted in water with a drop of vinegar. There are many other coloring techniques that aim to achieve unique, shiny and richly patterned pieces. Admire the beauty of these colorful easter eggs !

Colorful easter eggs of all patterns

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Colorful eggs made with parsley

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A 500 year old Ukrainian motifView in galleryColorful easter eggs: decorative ideas of orthodox tradition | 5/31Red coloring egg – Byelorussia View in galleryColorful easter eggs: decorative ideas of orthodox tradition | 6/31 Greek colored eggsView in galleryColorful easter eggs: decorative ideas of orthodox tradition | 7/31Serbian tradition coloringView in galleryColorful easter eggs: decorative ideas of orthodox tradition | 8/31Very elaborate motifs View in galleryColorful easter eggs: decorative ideas of orthodox tradition | 9/31Original geometric designsView in galleryColorful easter eggs: decorative ideas of orthodox tradition | 10/31The biblical motif of the starView in galleryColorful easter eggs: decorative ideas of orthodox tradition | 11/31The fish motif, one of the symbols of Christianity of pagan originView in galleryColorful easter eggs: decorative ideas of orthodox tradition | 12/31

An Easter egg colored in a modern way

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Easter egg decorated with string

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red Easter egg with floral pattern

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egg of modern Easter

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blue easter egg with pink flowers

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easter egg with a cross drawn View in galleryColorful easter eggs: decorative ideas of orthodox tradition | 18/31

wooden easter eggs View in galleryColorful easter eggs: decorative ideas of orthodox tradition | 19/31

egg Easter with a little angel

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red easter eggs and a traditional bread

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