Dear cecil,
What is the significance of the dyed egg? Why are the egg colored with dyes and for what occasion they are used. Thanks.

Dear Anon,
1. Dyed eggs are eggs, placed in hot water and red edible dye.
2. Red is an auspicious colour.
3. Birthday
6, 8 or 12 eggs are boiled with the red edible dye. No. of eggs boiled depending on the number of family members.
4. Baby's One Month Celebration
2, 4 or 6 eggs are given out plus other gifts such as `treats' are given out. Nowadays, eggs and a full rounded each cake are given out to relative and friends.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 4/27/00 2:24:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
What is the significance of
the dyed egg? Why are the egg
colored with dyes and for what
occasion they are used.
Thanks.