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Reference works agree that the egg was a symbol of life and fertility among ancient pagans. Thebook Celebrations says:"Eggs were said to be dyed and eaten at the spring festivals in ancient Egypt, Persia, Greece, and Rome. The Persians of that time gave eggs as gifts at the vernal equinox." From these practices the dying ofeggs became popular in Easter celebrations.

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