lamus-dworski:Traditional pisanki (decorated Easter eggs) from various regions of Poland [all i

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Traditional pisanki (decorated Easter eggs) from various regions of Poland [all images via Wiano.eu].

Wordpisanki is derived from the verb pisać (”to write” or in old Polish: “to paint”) as a reference to old tradition of leaving messages or wishes on the eggs. Originating as an ancient pagan tradition, the custom of preparing pisanki was absorbed into Christianity. Nowadays, in a form of the “Easter eggs”, they are being put into the Easter baskets (remnants of old Slavic food offerings) for the blessing in churches on the Holy Saturday.

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