Why do we hide chocolate eggs at Easter?

Chocolate eggs are one of the favorite desserts during this time of year. Every year, around Easter, we can start to see chocolate figurines shaped like decorated eggs. Surely you have tried them, but have you thought about where this tradition originated? There are different explanations for the origin of chocolate eggs: Easter is celebrated every year around the beginning of spring. For many cultures, this time is associated with fertility and prosperity. Gradually, the pagan tradition of celebrating spring with its symbol of fertility, eggs, blended with the Christian tradition of Easter, giving rise to Easter eggs. Another explanation is that the tradition of Easter eggs began when, during the Lenten abstinence, eating eggs or dairy products was prohibited. To keep them fresh and be able to eat them once Lent was over, people coated the eggs with a thin layer of liquid wax. Over time, the religious tradition changed, and nowadays, only abstinence from meat is suggested on Fridays of Holy Week. Likewise, the tradition surrounding eggs was modified. Initially, people painted and decorated chicken or turkey eggs, but starting in the 19th century, chocolate eggs began to be given as gifts. via GIPHY France was the pioneer of chocolate eggs, and gradually the chocolate molding technique spread to other countries, each adding its own variations to the design. Not only does the presentation change, but also the way they are consumed. In some countries, like England or Germany, “egg hunts” are organized, where children must search for the eggs that the rabbit hid during the night of Easter Sunday. Meanwhile, in other places, like Spain, godparents directly gift chocolate figurines to their godchildren. via GIPHY No matter what the origin of the Easter egg tradition is, we will always find a good reason to eat them. Do you know any other explanation for Easter eggs? Leave us your comments. We recommend: Cake pops for Easter Egg cookies for Easter How to make edible Easter eggs Chocolate eggs for Easter