When most people think of Easter, the first image that comes to mind is a fancy-painted egg. Few, however, know about the rich Ukrainian history and symbolism of the eggs.
The art of pysanky, or Ukrainian Easter eggs, is so ancient that no one truly knows its origins. At least 2000 years ago, people who lived in the area of Ukraine worshipped the sun. These pagan people saw parallels between the yellow yolk of the egg and the sun, and the white of the egg and the moon. The egg was believed to have magical power and often was used in sun worship ceremonies. Read the whole story by Wanda Muriy here.
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