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Easter Tree Contest

Decorate a tree with eggs for a chance to win!

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What is the Easter Tree?

The practice of the Easter tree has its roots in early German traditions. For centuries, families would gather together by bringing bare branches indoors in a vase of water and decorating them with painted eggs. This tradition is called Ostereierbaum. Families all around the world celebrate Ostereierbaum, with the most participation in Poland, Austria and Hungary.

In a small town in Germany named Saalfeld, one famous Easter tree inspires great admiration. With over 10,000 painted eggs, the Saalfeld tree sits in the garden of Mr. Volker Kraft. Volker and his family added about 700 eggs every year until 2015 to achieve this spectacular display. The record for the biggest Easter Tree belongs to the Rostock Zoo with an astounding 79,596 blown and painted eggs!

Celebrate with us as we launch into our yearly Easter Tree decorating contest once again!

Facts

Click on the eggs below for some fun and educational activities!

Swipe on the egg below to reveal some educational activities!

Enjoy making these out-of-this-world Easter eggs using a variety of recycled and household materials!

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If you’re looking for a wow-factor Easter craft, look no further than the String Egg Garland to decorate your classroom!

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This craft is perfect for those looking to display some artistic personality through lines, shapes and colours!

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These 10 tips are meant to fuel your egg decorating creativity. Here are some fun suggestions – you take it from here!

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This craft is a wonderful way to give your old egg cartons a new life and provide opportunities for exploration and creative play for kids.

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Discover the animal world (and your craft corner) by making Egg Carton Critters. Explore different habitats and ecosystems based on the animals created!

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Crack your artistic code by peeling or breaking your decorated egg shells and use them to create a beautiful mosaic piece of art!

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Encourage students to create masterpieces including new shades and colours of the colour wheel and showcase complimentary colours.

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Looking to test out your green thumb? We’ve got a great way to get you ahead of the game when it comes to preparing your garden.

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Give your house a pop of colour to bring in the new season. This activity is perfect for the whole family to enjoy – no matter their age.

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This activity is a wonderful way to bring the outdoors in through inquisitive exploration and rummaging for the most perfect leaf or twig.

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Kids will love this amazing eggs-periment. Let your students make their own hypothesis about whether these eggs will sink or float!

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Have an egg question?

Farmers

Learn more about the people who bring you the eggs you enjoy.

Swipe to learn more about the people who bring you the eggs you enjoy.