What Germans do with Painted Easter Eggs and apple trees

While living in Germany, my little toddlers and I for a couple of Easters painted eggs with our neighbourhood friends and hung them on a tree. The following story reminded me of that. I have not seen this tradition in my neighbourhood in the USA. Maybe its time to start one !!  :)

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/world/Photos+Incredible+German+Easter+tree/8135306/story.html