Humans have decorated eggs for thousands of years, from ancient carved ostrich eggs to Ancient Egyptian and Zoroastrian spring festivals, where painted eggs symbolized life and renewal. The Christian association with Easter emerged from legends like Mary Magdalene presenting a red egg to Emperor Tiberius, with eggs later blessed in Catholic rituals. During Lent, eggs were often avoided, making them plentiful for Easter feasts. German traditions of the egg-laying Easter hare inspired hunts that spread across Europe and into Victorian culture. In the 19th century, hollow chocolate eggs appeared, culminating in iconic creations like Fabergé’s jeweled eggs. https://www.gethistories.com/p/a-history-of-easter-eggs