Description: (2) Dozen CASCARONES - (24) Confetti Filled Easter Eggs A fun and exciting party favor! Use them for parties, holidays, Easter, Cinco de Mayo, New Year, weddings, birthdays...fun for any occasion. I individually create by hand painting each cascaron and cut the confetti and egg topper by hand. Eggs are from our own urban chickens and also store purchased fresh eggs. • What are Cascarones? Cascarones are confetti filled eggshells hand painted and brightly colored. Cascarones eggshell have an opening on one end and the inside is drained out. The empty shell is thoroughly washed and then dried. The clean shell is now filled with confetti and sealed with a tissue paper. Cascarones are brightly colored. Cascarones have an uncertain beginning, however historians have traced their birthplace back to China. It’s believed that they were brought from Asia by Marco Polo. • How did Cascarones originate? These original eggs were filled with a perfumed powder and the eggs were used as gifts. From Italy the tradition was carried to Spain and then to America. Carlotta, the wife of Emperor Maximillian, was so fascinated by the eggs that she brought them to Mexico during her husband’s rule in the mid 1800’s. In Mexico people replaced the perfumed powder with confetti. It was then when Mexicans labeled the eggshells.... Cascarones... Which derives from the word "Cascara" which means shell. In Mexico Cascarones were popular at one time, but the tradition eventually faded. Only in the late 1960s and early 1970s Cascarones regained popularity in South Texas, where it has now become a family tradition. Some make very creative Cascarones' designs that sell for as much as $10 for one Cascaron. Throughout Mexico and the American Southwest, Cascarones are used to celebrate. The fun is derived from breaking the egg over someone’s head; allowing the confetti to spill out. Prior to Easter, or during “San Antonio’s Fiesta” churches and schools do fund raisers by selling Cascarones. Others just enjoy cracking them over their friend's heads. Many say... the confetti shower brings good luck and good fortune! If anything, they are lots of fun and almost addictive! • Do Cascarones have a religious link? It’s believed that Cascarones represent the Resurrection of Jesus Christ; the breaking of the egg symbolizes how Christ had risen from the tomb, just like a new born chick opens the shell. We also have many different random eggs in each dozen on other auctions,. If you would like to see what else we have for sale. If you would like to receive notifications when we have sales or new items, you can add us to your favorite sellers! **** Shipping Info **** As a courtesy to all of our customers, we do include delivery confirmation in the cost of shipping and handling!!! We are not responsible for undelivered/delayed packages. **** Payment Info **** Payment for this item is due within 7 days of committing to buy! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us!!! **** Return Info **** Returns are not accepted as they are holiday items.
Price: 8 USD
Location: Weslaco, Texas
End Time: 2024-08-21T23:39:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Character: Easter, Cinco De Mayo, Party Decor
Occasion: Easter
Size: Small
Color: Multicolor
Material: Paper
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Easter Egg
Product Type: Easter Accessories
Theme: Seasonal, Easter
Style: Traditional
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Items: 2 Dozen
Finish: Hand painted
Character Family: Easter Eggs