Easter Lily Bouquets

Easter lily bouquets symbolize the resurrection of Christ, as well as beauty and purity. They are often ordered for weddings, Easter season, and even for funerals. Some sources say that the legend of the Easter lily includes the story of how the flower sprang from the tears of Eve when she learned that she was pregnant. Other sources claim that planting lilies in a garden will protect it from evil spirits. While stories and legends often include many different types of flowers most people purchase them for their beauty and fragrance. The popularity of lilies during the Easter season is largely around Christians who see them as a symbol of the resurrection. This reminds Christians of the sacrifice that Christ made for all people everywhere. "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16).

Sources say that the flowers were native to Japan but around the 1940's Americans became interested in growing them. Easter lily bouquets can normally be purchased in the spring and summer. Lilies do better in moderately cool temperatures and in indirect sunlight. They will not do well in standing water and should only be watered every other day. The flowers will continue blooming throughout the year if in a controlled environment such as a greenhouse. When the stalk turns yellow it is time to trim off the old growth to allow for the new buds.

When a Florist's does a bouquet with different springtime or summer flowers lilies are often included. Pairing the flowers with other types of lilies can make a very colorful arrangement. Other types include Tigers, Asiatic's, Aurelia's, Calla Lilly, Trumpets, Orientals, and Stargazers. Florist's have information on how to take care of the arrangement so that it will last up to 14 days. Most Florists' know all of the stories and legends associated with different types of plants and flowers. The legend of the Easter lily includes the story of how the flower was growing in the Garden of Gethsemane where Judas had betrayed Jesus. Stories and legends can add some intriguing details that make the flowers more mysterious and attractive.

Christ mentioned the lilies in the Sermon on the Mount and compared them to Solomon's attire with the flowers being much more beautiful. "Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these" (Luke 12:27). Easter lily bouquets are often found in church services and family gatherings around Easter time. Some of the colors of these gems include yellow, white, orange, red, ivory, green, pink, purple, peach, and deep purple. Some of them are more than one color and their smell is very fragrant. Just one flower can perfume an entire room and a bouquet can perfume an entire home.

Mother's Day is a holiday that often includes giving and receiving Easter lilies. The flowers bloom early spring and throughout the summer and Mother's Day in May is at the peak of the season. According to some sources Mary is an important figure when it comes to giving and receiving beautiful flowers. The legend of the Easter lily includes stories of how the Archangel Gabriel is seen in religious paintings extending lilies to the Virgin Mary.

Spring is a reminder of new life and the flowers remind us of the hope we have in Christ through the resurrection. Easter lily bouquets are included in gift baskets and beautiful arrangements to remind people of hope and life. The florists is a good place to purchase beautiful blooms but once the blooms die a person can replant the flowers in their own garden and have them come up the following spring. To grow the flowers, bulbs should be planted at least 12 inches apart so the bulbs will have plenty of room to grow. After planting a bulb it should be watered thoroughly. Lilies should be placed at least three inches below ground level. Using mulch will help the plants to retain moisture and keep the blooms safe from frost in the winter months.

Sentiments of love and friendship are often included when sending a gift of flowers to others. Associated meaningful stories with a gift can make the gift have even more meaning than just by doing the act itself. The legend of the Easter lily includes the story of how the lilies sprang up when Jesus was praying in the Garden when his sweat and tears fell to the ground right before His crucifixion. When these sentiments are included with a bouquet at Easter time, a person receiving this beautiful gift could become very moved when thinking of Christ praying in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Holidays include cherished traditions that are fondly thought of at special times during the year. Easter is one of those holidays that hold great meaning for many people especially for Christians. The elegant white flowers bring to mind scriptures in the Bible and are associated with the resurrection so it seems fitting that they are plentiful around this time of the year. Christians who attend church service will more than likely enter into a sanctuary that is fragrant with Easter lily bouquets. Some sources say that these beautiful flowers are also known as white-robed apostles of hope as they remind people everywhere of the hope of life everlasting.

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