Easter is, generally speaking, known for decorating eggs. The custom of coloring eggs was already known in Sumerian Mesopotamia and ancient Rome. Pagan peoples of Europe were also decorating birds' eggs, using hot wax and natural dyes - this activity had magical significance and was associated with ancient forms of worshiping nature coming back to life in spring. As a result of Christianization of Europe, this custom had been taken over by the Church and the fertility interpretation of the phenomenon was replaced by a Christian one – an egg symbolizes the hope for eternal life, which is based on the belief in the Resurrection. Easter eggs are created in various techniques and decorations diverse depending on the region. Today we may also admire collages on eggs, eggs colored with the use of markers and openwork blown-eggs – they are all created by artists who use precision tools.
