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Reference works agree that the egg was a symbol of life and fertility among ancient pagans. The book 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 of eggs became popular in Easter celebrations.
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