An Eastertide custom at home and abroad: hunting for Easter Eggs, 1903 Date: 1903

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An Eastertide custom at home and abroad: hunting for Easter Eggs, 1903 Date: 1903

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Abroad Custom Easter Eggs Hunt Eastertide

EDITORS COMMENTS
An Eastertide Custom at Home and Abroad: Hunting for Easter Eggs, 1903" is a charming photograph that captures the joy and excitement of the age-old Easter tradition of egg hunting. Taken in the early 1900s, this image invites us to take a peek into the lives of families celebrating this beloved holiday both at home and abroad. The scene is set in a cozy, sunlit room filled with the warm hues of spring. Children, dressed in their Sunday best, gather around a large wooden table, their eyes focused intently on the basket before them. The table is adorned with colorful Easter eggs, some real and some hand-painted, waiting to be discovered. The room is filled with the soft chatter of family members and the sound of laughter, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. But this Easter celebration is not limited to the confines of one home. The photograph also showcases the same tradition taking place outdoors, in a beautiful garden setting. Children clad in their finest clothes and bonnets are seen scouring the lush greenery for hidden eggs, their faces filled with delight and anticipation. This image is a beautiful representation of the social and leisurely aspects of Eastertide customs during the Edwardian era. The tradition of egg hunting, which dates back to pagan times, has been passed down through generations and continues to be a beloved tradition to this day. The photograph serves as a reminder of the simple joys and pleasures of family and community that Easter brings, no matter where in the world one may be. Overall, "An Eastertide Custom at Home and Abroad: Hunting for Easter Eggs, 1903" is a delightful snapshot of a cherished holiday tradition, captured in a time when life moved at a slower pace and the simple things in life brought great joy.

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