5. Easter Red-Dyed Eggs
Where? Greece
A dozen eggs cost $3.89.
Easter egg dying is a long-standing custom among Greek Orthodox Christians. These red eggs, which are connected to Jesus’ crucifixion, are a mainstay on Greek Easter tables. Red stands for the blood that was spilled by Christ.
Easter Eggs Dyed Red © Shadstock/TADDEUS
It is also a colour that represents success and vitality. On Holy Thursday, these eggs have a scarlet hue. According to a legend, these eggs can last up to a year if a priest blesses them on Easter and can keep for forty days without refrigeration.