Colors play an important part of the Pysanka, but are secondary to the symbols. Here are some of the meanings of colors most used on Pysanky:
			White Purity, light, rejoicing, virginity
			Yellow Sun, stars, moon, harvest, warmth, perpetuation of the family
			Gold Spirituality, wisdom
			Orange Endurance, everlasting sun, ambition
			Red Happiness, hope, passion, blood, fire, ministry of the church
			Red and White Respect, protection from evil powers
			Blue Sky, air, good health, truth, fidelity
			Green Spring, breaking bondage, hope, freshness, wealth
			Pink Success, contentment
			Purple Royalty, faith, trust, patience, fasting
			Brown Earth, harvest, generosity
			Black Center of the Earth, eternity, darkest time before dawn, absolute
			Black and White Mourning, respect to spirits
			4 or more colors Family happiness, peace and love

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