Easter Sunday, which is regarded as the most important celebration in the Christian faith, is only a few days away. To celebrate Christ's resurrection, most of the Christian community will be preparing Easter eggs for this awaited event.
It is known that egg-giving is a long-standing Easter tradition, as eggs are seen as a symbol for Christ's coming out of the tomb. During Holy Week, the Christian community mourns the death of Christ by fasting, and even before, eggs were one of the food that Christians would abstain from. Instead of consuming the eggs laid within the week, these would be collected and set aside for Easter Sunday.
Before, eggs were dipped and dyed in varying colors and were given to children. When it comes to boiling eggs, sources suggest that older eggs would be perfect for hard-boiling. With older eggs, the shells would be relatively easier to peel off.
According to other reports, to achieve a perfect hard-boiled egg, without having to crack it open to check on its state, one simply has to place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with water. A lid should cover the saucepan, and the heat must be set on high. Once the water boils, the burner should be closed. The eggs, however, must remain in the pan for 12 minutes.
Once they are ready, the eggs should be dipped in hot water and vinegar, so the eggs can absorb the dyes better. The eggs should be submerged for at least 5 minutes.
This year, Easter Sunday falls on April 16. As it has been declared by the Church, years before, Easter is always celebrated on the Sabbath, the day of the Lord.
The Church also believes that the death of Christ happened around Jewish Passover. Since Passover happens after the vernal equinox, which varies across time zones, the church decided to follow the 14th day of the lunar month instead. Hence, Easter Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday following the paschal full moon.
