Did you ever wonder where the tradition of colored eggs at Easter came from? Ancient cultures believed that the world began with an enormous egg, and most cultures around the world today use the egg as a symbol of new life and rebirth.

Long ago, long hard winters often meant little food, and a fresh egg for Easter was quite a prize. Decorating Easter eggs further enhanced their value and became an art form centuries ago and continues today. Dyes made from vegetables, edible flowers, fruits, coffee, tea, leaves, bark, and roots were used to tint the eggs. Designs were created by wrapping the eggs in ferns before tinting. The art progressed, with western Europeans becoming expert at creating intricate patterns in vibrant colors on the small eggs.

Today we all have our own methods and traditions of dyeing eggs as part of the Easter celebration. Wishing all of you a very happy Easter from Ovation!

Support the Rays as they open the 2012 MLB season at Tropicana Field against the New York Yankees!

Tickets still available for weekend games on Saturday (7:10pm) and Sunday (1:40pm).

Join in the fun on Friday at the Opening Day Block Party from Noon to 3:00pm on Central Avenue, 13th to 15th Streets…..GO RAYS!!