Egg Rolling

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Hard-boiled tradition. Players use hard-boiled eggs that are often beautifully decorated with paint, stickers, or dyes. The shells protect the egg inside during the rolling action.

Rolling down hills. In many countries, people gather on grassy hills or slopes and roll their eggs downward to see which one reaches the bottom first or stays in one piece the longest.

Different world versions. Countries around the world have their own egg rolling traditions. Some use special egg-shaped stone balls instead of real eggs, while others play on flat ground with different rules.

Famous celebrations. The White House hosts one of the world's biggest egg rolls every Easter Monday, where thousands of children compete with decorated eggs on the lawn.

Who wins. Victory goes to the egg that survives without cracking, rolls the farthest, or completes the course first, depending on each game's special rules.