What are the red-dyed eggs used for in the Orthodox Easter tradition in Cyprus?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. They are cracked against each other in a game
- Step 1: The game is played after the midnight service. Step 2. People tap eggs together, and the one whose egg stays whole is lucky. Answer: They are cracked against each other in a game. Why not the others: The eggs are eaten, not thrown, buried or burnt.
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