Easter egg tree, Traditional Easter tree in Saalfeld, Germany
The Easter egg tree in Saalfeld features thousands of colorful eggs hanging from the branches of an apple tree in the castle park.
The tradition started in 1965 when Volker Kraft decorated a tree with 18 plastic eggs, growing to display over 10,000 eggs by 2012.
Each egg represents local customs, with designs contributed by residents, schools, and associations of Saalfeld, reflecting community participation.
The decoration process begins between late February and March, requiring two weeks to complete the installation of all eggs on the branches.
The Saalfeld Easter egg tree holds a record for the longest continuous tradition of tree decoration during Easter celebrations in Germany.
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