A new tree in the palace gardens of Saalfeld has been chosen to continue the tradition. On the weekend before Easter the new tree will be decorated and visitors can also bring own personalized Easter eggs.
In 1965 Volker Kraft decorated a young apple tree in the garden with 18 colorful easter eggs for his children. As the apple tree grew, the number of eggs grew. The family in Saalfeld adorned the apple tree with beautifully painted, crocheted and decorated eggs.
The tradition of decorating trees and bushes with Easter eggs is known as the Ostereierbaum.
Source: Bürger und Vereine wollen Ostereierbaum-Tradition in Saalfeld fortführen
