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Episode 54 - The history of the hunt: how an Easter tradition was hatched

Episode 54 - The history of the hunt: how an Easter tradition was hatched

FromThe English Heritage Podcast


Episode 54 - The history of the hunt: how an Easter tradition was hatched

FromThe English Heritage Podcast

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Apr 9, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It’s almost Easter, when egg hunts take place in gardens across the country, but have you ever wondered how and why this curious seasonal tradition started? We’re joined in the studio by senior properties historian Dr Andrew Hann to reveal why eggs were first hidden for children to find, how the tradition has since evolved, and when natural eggs were replaced by the chocolate variety we’re more familiar with today.

To find out more, read Andrew’s blog post on Easter egg hunts at http://blog.english-heritage.org.uk/the-history-of-the-egg-hunt/
Released:
Apr 9, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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