Easter Tradition in Burgenland: Easter Eggs Scratching

Easter Tradition in Burgenland

We have a Easter tradition im Burgenland got to know – Easter egg scratching. Ostrich eggs in all colors whirl through the air on the wheel. Eggs dangle in the wind on the forsythia. Easter bunnies peek out from between the flower beds in the Stipsits family's front yard. It's Easter time in Stinatz. The perfect time for one Easter holidays in Burgenland. For Erika Stipsits, this means that she now hardly does anything other than decorate eggs. She dyes them and then decorates them with motifs.

Easter tradition in Burgenland: it lives on in Stinatz

 

She learned to carve Easter eggs from her mother. She knows it from her grandmother. In the months before Easter, Erika Stipsits works on the eggs. These are impressive. She has collected motifs in a sample book. This is where she gets the ideas for her egg decorations. There are floral motifs, hearts, leaf shapes, tendrils and borders. These turn a chicken, goose or ostrich egg into a work of art. Easter traditions vary from region to region, such as: Am Franken. The Easter tradition in Burgenland is something special.

Easter Eggs Carving - Easter Tradition in Burgenland

 

 

The village of Stinatz is close to the neighboring countries. In the turmoil of the 16th century, families were knocked out Croatia in the Burgenland, They still honor the traditions of Croatia today. Even if, as Erika Stipsits says, “the majority of young people no longer bother to continue the customs. The work is too exhausting for them. In addition, the effort is too great for them. "

 

In fact, carving Easter eggs is work. The calluses on Erika Stipsits' hands speak volumes. They show how strenuous the job is. “The Easter period usually ends with inflammation of the tendon sheath,” reports Ms. Stipsits. No wonder! She works on her works of art every day from morning until late at night.

Scratching Easter eggs in Stinatz is an Easter tradition in Burgenland

 

 

However, your hard work pays off. The Easter egg carvers from Stinatz are known throughout Austria. Everyone has heard of them. Erika Stipsits has appeared on television. She was even a guest of the Federal President. Her customers also come from all over the country: “One of my regular customers comes from Carinthia every year. Just to get eggs.” The Easter tradition in Burgenland is known beyond the borders of the region.

Easter tradition in Burgenland - Watch Ms. Stipsits at work

What she likes best, however, is when customers visit her in her kitchen. She works there during the day. Then you can watch her create the works of art in the Easter tradition in Burgenland. You can even express wishes about motifs. “An Easter egg with 'Hello Kitty' is easy to make,” says Erika Stipsits. Within minutes, she then conjures up an egg with her fans' favorite motif. You don't need a template or instructions for this. She can do this work in her sleep. During our visit she talks about the art of Easter egg carving. At the same time, she processes one egg after the other. Each with different motifs, without a template. She doesn't even have to stop to think about how the pattern should be designed. She is familiar with the Easter tradition of scratching eggs.

Anyone who wants to watch the Easter tradition in Burgenland themselves is very welcome. In the period between Ash Wednesday and Easter Saturday you can visit Ms. Erika Stipsits in her kitchen. You should only call beforehand. Ms. Erika Stipsits, Hauptstraße 196, A-7552 Stinatz, Tel. 03358/3192.

Bring this Easter tradition from Burgenland home

Instructions, motifs and templates for scratching Easter eggs can be found here:

So that you can experience the Easter tradition from Burgenland at home, all you need is a hard-boiled egg, a fine brush, a color of your choice and a scratching template.

First, paint the hard-boiled egg with a color of your choice and let it dry. Then place the scratch template on the egg and fix it with some adhesive tape. Use the fine brush to carefully scratch off the paint from the areas that are white on the template.

You can also combine different colors or layer multiple scratch templates to create a unique design. When you're done, you can give the egg a little clear coat to protect it.

This wax-free scratching technique is also a great way to decorate your Easter eggs and is also a good option if you don't have crayons on hand. Try it out and let your creativity run wild! This is how you bring the Easter tradition from Burgenland into your living room at home.

 

Travel Arrangements

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Arrival to experience the Easter tradition in Burgenland

Compare and book flights here*. The journey time to Stinatz is from Vienna by car from one and a half hours, from Salzburg three and a half hours, ex Graz an hour as well Munich five hours. You can easily experience Easter tradition in Burgenland on a weekend trip.

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Accommodation to see the Easter tradition in Burgenland

We recommend an overnight stay in Falkensteiner Balance Resort * (Adults only) or in Thermenhotel PuchasPLUS * in Stegersbach. With an overnight stay in these hotels you will definitely make your trip to the Easter tradition in Burgenland one Pleasure trip.

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With this Easter tradition in Burgenland we are taking part in the blog parade “Spring”.

 

 

 

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Source: Scratching Easter eggs: On-site research with the support of Burgenland Tourism and Creative Travel. Our opinion, however, remains our own.

Text: © Copyright Monika Fuchs and TravelWorldOnline
Photos: Easter tradition in Burgenland © Monika Fuchs and TravelWorldOnline