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I just got back from looking at Easter egg dye kits at my favorite store. My, how things have changed! Now, I'm not all that old. I wasn't around yet when the first man walked on the moon, but I remember voting for Ronald Reagan in my first grade's mock presidential election, if that gives you any clue. Anyway, I thought I'd pick up some Easter egg dye for my kids so we'd be ready to paint eggs, just like I used to. Except I couldn't find the dye I used to use. Nowadays you can tie dye eggs, marbelize eggs, sponge paint eggs, put stickers on eggs, decoupage eggs, shrink wrap eggs, and stamp eggs. What you can't do is paint eggs with four different colors of egg dye in little jars that come with a separate applicator for each color (which quickly get thrown away in favor of cotton swabs, which work better)! So much for tradition!
If you're anywhere near Washington, D.C. on the Monday after Easter, your family can take part in an Easter event that is rich in history and tradition. In an eggshell, the event started in the 1870s on the grounds of the Capitol. However, damage sustained to the landscaping prompted Congress to declare the Capitol grounds off limits, and President Hayes opened the South Lawn of the White House to young egg rollers, the same lawn where the event is held today. The Egg Roll has been canceled due to weather conditions and the World Wars, but has continued to draw large crowds year after year. Hurray for tradition! If you can't be there, you can still get a commemorative White House Easter Egg! There is an official design each year and the eggs are signed by the President and First Lady. Well, I'm not giving up hope. I'll check some other stores for the "old fashioned" egg dye. If I find it, I'll let you know! Happy Easter everyone! Go To Page: 1
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