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Why do Ukrainians knock eggs on easter?
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No fists - just eggs. Colored, smooth, dyed or painted, they become the main “weapon” in the most fun tradition of this holiday: banging eggs.

🎯 The rules are simple, but the excitement is like in a casino
Two people choose an egg and take turns banging the sharp ends. Whoever cracks the egg loses. And whoever's egg remains intact goes on looking for the next “opponent”. The winner proudly accumulates “trophies” - cracked eggs, and even more often - applause and respect of the whole family. Some families even say, “Whoever has the stronger egg will be lucky all year long!”

👶 Children's joy and adult tactics
Children participate with genuine delight. Someone asks for “help to choose the strongest one”, someone secretly changes the egg after losing (well, it's Easter - you can be a bit naughty 😉 ). But adults sometimes become strategists: they look at the shape, try it to the touch, test its strength... yes, it's almost science!

🎨 Not only fun, but also beautiful
You can knock any kind of eggs - both dyed and pysanky. But it is especially nice when your pysanka - made with your own hands. Then it is like a talisman. And if it suddenly wins - it is not just joy, but pride for your creativity.

🌞 A symbol of rebirth and cheerful beginning
Why eggs at all? Because it's a symbol of life, rebirth and hope. And the knocking is like an awakening. Spring has sprung, life is victorious and we smile like children and rejoice in simple things.

💛💙 Easter in Ukraine is when even eggs become heroes of the holiday
Easter is not only candles, prayers and the aroma of Easter. It is communication, fun, warmth.
And in this game with eggs - so much life, as you will not find in any gadget.

So the next time someone says, “Shall we bump?” - don't be surprised.
Just pick your egg... and get ready for the Easter battle!

Christ is Risen! Truly risen!

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