Pysanky

What are pysanky?

• brightly colored Easter eggs

• decorated eggs from Ukraine

• special eggs for children

• eggs from a goose

What does the word "pysanka" mean?

• "to write"

• "to read"

• "to break"

• "to lay"

What are krashanky?

• eggs that are dyed multiple colors

• eggs that are dyed one color

• eggs that are dyed to look like rising suns

• eggs from an Easter basket

What are dryapanky?

• eggs decorated with wax and stickers

• eggs decorated with one color

• eggs that are dyed, then scratched to show white shell

• eggs that are polka-dotted

What are krapanky?

• eggs decorated with polka dots

• eggs decorated with one single color

• eggs that are decorated with symbols

• eggs that are scratched to show the white shell underneath

Which of these colors symbolizes warmth or happiness?

• red

• green

• brown

• yellow

How did people use nature when making pysanky?

• They used chickens or geese to get the eggs.

• They used flowers or trees to make colored dyes.

• They planted flowers.

• They took care of geese.

What do waves symbolize on a pysanka?

• youthfulness

• wealth

• protection

• rain

Which color represents generosity?

• brown

• yellow

• pink

• green

What symbols could be used to show well-being and new life?

• deer and leaves

• leaves and nets

• poppy flowers and leaves

• stars and waves