Happy Easter! Do you like your eggs boiled or painted? The practice of painting chicken eggs, which originates from Persian traditions, was adopted by Christians in the early 17th century to commemorate this holiday, also called Pascha. Hungarian artist, Tünde Csuhaj—living and working in the small city of southern Hungary, Szekszárd—has mastered the craft. The internationally recognized egg-painter developed her own etching technique to create lace-like patterns. The meticulous designs appear on all sorts of eggs, including chicken, goose, swan, and even emu or ostrich eggs. The intricate motifs of incredible craftsmanship are often shown at national and international fairs and exhibitions. Are you inspired? Grab a paintbrush and test your egg-painting skills.
Happy Easter!
Today in History
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American goldfinch
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Nomads of the Gobi
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Composite image of a lunar eclipse
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The lemurs of Madagascar
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Everglades National Park marks 90 years
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Puma in Patagonia
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National Bison Month
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Looking back at Yellowstone, 30 years after the fires
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A wonderland in winter
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In search of a ‘great’ pumpkin
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Siblings Day
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A different view of sharks
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Mid-Autumn Festival
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A day for the oceans
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Hay, what s up?
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Spring awakens
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Memorial Day
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Walk the line
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Honoring those who served
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Drop in on International Surfing Day
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A whale of a picture
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The cycle begins anew
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Bonifacio on the island of Corsica, France
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Christmas Eve
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Into the woods
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World Water Day
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Southern right whale
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Frankenstein Friday
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Castelmezzano, Italy
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Looking down upon Edinburgh