1911 Red Greek Easter Eggs and Chicks Postcard

1911 vintage postcard. Bright yellow baby chicks frolic in a gilded farm scene, Rich colors. Gilded. Embossed. "A Happy Easter" greeting.

Featuring red Easter eggs, a prominent tradition in Greek Orthodox and other Eastern Christian cultures, symbolize the blood of Christ shed at his crucifixion, with the hard shell representing his sealed tomb. Usually dyed on Holy Thursday, these eggs are often cracked together in a game, representing the resurrection and the opening of the tomb.