This is now an obsolete page, no longer maintained. The newer version is here Pysanky - Ukrainian Easter Eggs These are a traditional craft in Ukraine, with a history of thousands of years. The method is similar to batik - patterns are drawn on the egg with wax, which then protects the covered areas from the dye that is applied. By repeating this process with different colors of dye, a ...

Deascription of Ukrainian Easter Eggs and folk habits concerned wih Easter in Ukraine.

By Olga Kaczmar A traditional Ukrainian custom on Easter Day is exchanging highly ornamental Easter eggs, called Pysanky (from the Ukrainian word pysaty which means to write). The Ukrainians bring their Pysanky and other traditional food delicacies in baskets to church for blessing and thanksgiving prayers. Then they are exchanged with family and friends during festive banquets with the ...