Egg hunt

Egg hunt is a game during which decorated eggs, real hard-boiled ones or artificial, filled with or made of chocolate candies, of various sizes, are hidden for children to find. The game is often played outdoors, but can also be played indoors. The eggs often vary in size, and may be hidden both in and out of sight. The game is primarily played in the Easter season due to the egg's association with the holiday.

History

The egg hunt game has been associated with the Christian holiday of Easter, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The egg is a symbol of rebirth in many cultures, and this has been associated with the resurrection of Jesus. The tradition of the Easter egg hunt has been traced back to the Protestant Christian Reformer Martin Luther, who is said to have organized egg hunts for his congregation. The men would hide the eggs for the women and children to find. This tradition has continued in many Christian households around the world.

Egg Decoration

The eggs used in the egg hunt are often decorated. This can involve painting or dyeing the eggs. Some cultures have developed elaborate egg decoration traditions. For example, in Eastern Europe, the Pysanka is a traditional Easter egg decorated using a wax-resist method.

Modern Egg Hunts

In modern times, the egg hunt has evolved and often involves plastic eggs filled with candies or small toys. Some communities organize public egg hunts, and there are even some that are organized on a larger scale. For example, the White House in the United States of America has an annual Easter egg roll, a race in which children push decorated, hard-boiled eggs across the White House lawn.

Variations

There are many variations of the egg hunt game around the world. In some cultures, the eggs are hidden in specific places and the children are given clues to find them. In others, the eggs are scattered around for the children to find without any clues.

See Also

• Easter
• Egg rolling
• Egg tapping
• Egg dance