Pysanka

 Pysanka

(Ukrainian:  Писанка)  are eggs decorated using the wax-resist method (resist dyeing).

The Pysanka, like the egg in general, symbolizes the beginning, the birth of life.

Many legends, beliefs, traditions, customs, traditions, ceremonies are associated with Pysanky which arose in the Pagan Era, were modified, and with the adoption of Christianity acquired a new quality — associated with the Consecration of Easter during the most important Christian holiday - and the symbolism of Christ's Resurrection with the future resurrection of the dead.

Hence their generic name — "Easter Eggs."

The Worlds Largest Pysanka Easter Egg is in Vegreville, Alberta, Canada (64 miles east of the Provincial Capital pf Edmonton.)

Canada Has the Largest Ukrainian Population in the World Outside of Russia & Ukraine. In Alberta, 10% of the population has Ukrainian heritage.