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TasunkaWitko
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Posted: 16 October 2013 at 13:13 |
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This article from Wikipedia summarises pysanky:
The article goes into great detail about the history, traditions and making of pysanky, so it is well worth the read. I've had some interest in this subject eggs for a long time, and they may have been a tradition of my wife's grandmother's childhood in Slovakia - we'll probably never know. Because of this long-held interest, I was pretty enthusiastic this past spring when the new pastor at our church announced her intention to teach the children how to make pysanky for Easter. My youngest son, Roger, was one of the children who learned to make them; he had a lot of fun learning about them, and I'd have to say that he did quite well for his first try: Interestingly, the Wikipedia article goes into some detail about the intended meaning behind the colours and symbols on pysanky:
Looking at the ones my son made is a good opportunity to learn about some of those traditions; the Wiki article discusses the lines and symbols at great length - probably too long to be enumerated here at this point - but here is a rundown of what the various colours can mean:
As I learn more about this fascinating tradition, I'll be sure to post - this next year, I may even try my hand at the art of making pysanky.... |
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AK1
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I still remember when I was in grade 3-4 one of the girls in my class was Ukranian and brought some to school for show and tell. I've still remembered that 40+ yrs later.
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Effigy
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Something similar here AK1
I have treasured this book for nearly 40 years - I just LOVE the cover I like the recipes too - but it is that picture I adore; Oddly - I have never attempted to do dyed eggs.... I should, one day.
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TasunkaWitko
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Yep - I have the same book, Anne ~ it's impossible to pick a favourite. Sometimes I think I spend more time looking at the cover than at the recipes inside!
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