Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Special Styles Of Easter Egg Gifts

The universal symbol of the annual spring holiday, Easter is the Easter egg. It is best loved gift for celebrating this day. Over the years, egg decorating has evolved in different countries and varies according to the different cultures across the world.

You will find these varied styles very interesting and creative as unique Easter gifts. Here’s a list of some of the best decoration styles for Easter egg gifts:

United States
In the United States, many traditions from different cultures are celebrated. The most famous Easter egg tradition is the White House Egg Roll made in Washington D.C. originally started in early 1800s by First Lady dolly Madison, this tradition is still carried out with children participating in this symbolic contest on the lawn of the White House, overseen by the First Lady.

Russia
The most famous decorated eggs from Russia are known as Faberge Eggs and are named after the company that created them and are highly detailed jewelry designed in the shape of eggs. Made from gold and precious stones, Faberge eggs were originally created for the Russian Imperial Court.

Germany and Austria
There are two Easter egg traditions in Germany. While one part of the country uses green Easter eggs as gifts, the other part decorates hollow eggs.

Greece
In Greece, the Easter eggs are dyed red, the color being symbolic of the redeeming blood of Jesus, resurrected on Easter Sunday. You can even do it on your own by boiling the eggs in water, vinegar and red color or dye.

Ukraine
In case of the Ukrainian Easter eggs, most popular design themes include geometric shapes like diamonds or squares. It is common to give these eggs as Easter gifts and modify the colors and designs of the eggs to suit the personality and preferences of the intended recipient.

Poland
The polish Easter eggs are created by dipping an egg in wax and then carving it and dying it after the carving is finished. On Easter Saturday, the eggs are exchanges as Easter gifts among family members.

These days, you can find all these diverse egg styles in the market and present truly unique and stylish Easter gifts to your loved ones. Along with the traditional chocolates, a delightful and different Easter egg can be the perfect gift for this special occasion.

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