Author: Mum

Russian Easter Special An egg is dearest at Easter. A non-Easter variant: A spoon is a treasure at dinner-time. English counterparts: Everything is good in its season.

The last riddle was a long time ago. Still, for those who remember, the answer is A SHADOW! The new one is as follows: On the ceiling, a mesh hangs. It was not made by human hands.

An apple won’t fall far from the tree. (Compare Eng: Like father like son) A more modern variation on the theme: An aspen won’t bear oranges. (Eng: You can’t make a silk purse from a sow’s ear)