Long before the egg became a seasonal symbol nested in springtime celebrations, it was revered as an embodiment of new life, rebirth, and renewal. Across cultures and centuries, from pagan times onward, the act of painting eggs was more than decoration; it was a sacred expression of hope, a celebration of rejuvenation, connection, and the earth’s awakening after the long stillness of the cold season.
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