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CityViewNC.com | 37 S he's firmly ensconced in Fayetteville these days, but thanks to the treasures she found years ago as a young military wife stationed in Europe, Megan Mannell's Vanstory Hills home is filled with colorful collectibles, beautiful pottery and, most of all, memories. is time of year, among her favorite treasures are the delicate, hand-painted German Easter eggs that have somehow made it through several duty assignments in pristine condition. For Easter, she hangs them by their ribbons from bare tree branches perched inside a sparkling blue glass jar. "Well, we did lose a few," she said. "But the fact that we've moved so many times and this many made it is amazing." Egg-blowing is a German Easter tradition that begins with real eggs. Weeks before Easter, the contents of the eggs are blown out through tiny pinpricks in the bottom and the top. e shells are rinsed and, once dried, designs or scenes are carefully added using wax or paint. Some are whimsical with fairy tale-like scenes; others are imprinted with intricate lacy designs or embellished with decoupaged butterflies. While her husband Steve was stationed in Stuttgart, she and her girlfriends would rise early for epic shopping trips. ey traveled all over Germany, as well as hopping over to nearby Poland, Belgium and France. "I'm all about flea markets and fun places," she said. "Germany is known for its Christmas markets, but they also have awesome Easter markets." 910.868.5131 | 3200 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303 | www.fayacademy.org Fayetteville Academy Fayetteville Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Visit www.fayacademy.org for Open House information Virtual Open House April 13, 2021 at 6:30pm Pre-K through grade 12 STEAM SmartLabs ® The 25 members of the Class of 2020 were offered more than $2.7 million in college scholarships and grants. 89 percent of AP exams taken resulted in a score of 3 or higher. Chromebook 1:1 program | Grades 4-7 LEGO ® Robotics Team More than $500,000 in need-based financial aid awarded annually to qualified applicants. RANKED #1 IN THE NICHE.COM 2021 BEST PRIVATE K-12 SCHOOLS IN THE FAYETTEVILLE AREA FDIC INSURED All we see is you , NOW TRUIST Egg-blowing is a German Easter tradition. The contents of the eggs are blown out through tiny pinpricks. Once dried, designs or scenes are carefully added using wax or paint.

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