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By Kerry Kubilius, About.com

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Easter Eggs from Poland - Pisanki

Polish Pisanki

Polish Pisanki

Katarzyna Grodzicka © 2006
Dyed and decorated Easter eggs are called pisanki in Poland. The tradition of egg decorating for Easter goes back centuries. Pisanki can vary by region, just as traditional Polish dress can, and designs and coloring techniques have been typically passed down from mother to daughter. Eggs were once a part of Polish pagan tradition and still symbolize spring, renewal, fertility, and eternity.

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