Egg Rolling- A Game Meant for Fun and Delight

Egg rolling is a vital part of the Easter fun. Since decades, the egg rolling game has added to the mirth and joy thus drawing a huge number of agog minds to participate in the game.

For the Easter egg rolling game, the egg has to be hardly boiled so that it can be rolled a long distance without breaking. The catch of the game is that, anyone who breaks it while rolling is disqualified. In some places the rolling of Easter eggs is observed as a relaxed and fun amusement, while in some other places the rolling of eggs is part of tough competition. It is mainly the childrens’ game accompanied by adults.

Rolling the Eggs- The Popularity of the Game

Speculations follow that the game had originated in Germany and then the idea was borrowed by the Americans. Though the reasons for such a fun game remain unclear till date; it is conceptualized as the idea of completion of a cycle of life and death. Since Lord Jesus died on Good Friday and rose from the dead on Easter, it completes the life and death cycle, which is represented through the Easter egg rolling.

The joy of the game in Russia and the innovative decorating ideas

The game of rolling eggs is observed with equal fun and mirth in Russia. However, the main idea is to use hard boiled egg for the Russian egg rolling game. But the idea of decorating the eggs in Russia stands outstanding. They use batik or also known as the wax resist procedure brings out the excellent colors of the eggs. The grand beauty of the jeweled eggs were presented in the imperial courts. The best thing about them was that within the eggs were such hidden surprises like small ships or clock birds.

Apart from the Russia tradition of rolling the eggs and decorating them, the process follows in different other countries like:

• Bulgaria
• Poland
• Ukraine
• Germany
• America
• Slavic countries and more.

Increase the fun with your kids in the game.