Eggs, Eggs Eggs
Traditional dyeing method taught by religon teacher/Minister along with
a time around a table with candles talking about the last supper.
Transylvanian Unitarians believe that Jesus died in the crucifixion-
no resurrection, no coming to life, no miracles
Easter is a celebration of Jesus' life and teachings.
The Bible is interpreted using reason, science, historical criticism.
Bibi, the English teacher, applying fine wax lines on egg with stylus- very labor intensive.
Finished products, dyed red with wax rubbed off and bacon fat applied for shine.
A sneak peek from Bibi's class, just before Easter break.
Off to Torocko for Easter
The bell tower of the Unitarian Church in Torocko from our guest house. And the amazing rock mountain.
This is old iron mining country.
Left, Levi, our host, Lehel who drove us up and my daughter Martha who joined me for a week.
The new healthy method....
Wrapping eggs with herb spring and old nylons.
ready to say sweet flower poems.
folks ignored time and came to church when bell rang an hour late!
I remember my Latvian German & Russian teacher dyed her eggs with beets and onion skin. I tried it one year, and it didn't come out so well. I probably forgot some important ingredient or part of the process. She didn't use a sprig of greenery, which I think is beautiful. (Although the intricately patterned pisanky eggs are works of art themselves.)
ReplyDeleteMine have never come out so well either. Hmm. Rev. Claudia, did you pay close enough attention that you can do a workshop with me and the Sunday School kids next year before Easter?
ReplyDeleteOn another note, we may need to use your phone as backup for our Skype call.
ReplyDeleteAny chance you could do a trial run with me and Scott this Sunday at noon our time (is that 7 your time?)??