If you find yourself in Germany or Austria around Easter, you"ll see trees, bushes, and cut branches decorated in colorful eggs such as these. The Ostereierbaum (aka Osterbaum or Easter egg tree), is a German tradition dating back centuries, though no one"s quite sure of the exact origin. Eggs have long been a symbol of rebirth and spring, and the sight of colorful eggs hung by ribbon can melt even the coldest of hearts.
A yearly sign that spring has sprung
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Old Rock Day
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200th anniversary of Brazilian independence
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Veterans Day
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Celebrating the first day of spring
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National Find a Rainbow Day
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Guiding ships to safety
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Patriot Day
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A seabird gets schooled
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Taking the scenic route to Sturgis
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A tribute to the ancestors
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