Delight of the Month: Easter Lillies

Vibrant and Beautiful, with a fragrance that can fill a room and a majestic bloom, it’s no wonder that Lillies are a trademark of Easter.

Also, a bit of a fun fact: the specific type of lily we call the “Easter Lily” (Lilium longiflorum) is native to Japan, and it only became popular in the U.S. around World War I, thanks to an Oregon grower who started cultivating them when imports were cut off.

There is an Easter Lily legend that says that after the Resurrection, when Mary Magdalene visited Jesus’ empty tomb, lilies were found blooming there as a sign of his victory over death. In this way, the flower became not just a symbol of purity, but also of triumph, rebirth, and the fulfillment of God’s promises.

I love how stunning and dramatic an Easter Lily is after blooming. When I purchased this bunch, they were so tightly closed that I couldn’t tell what color they would be until a few days later when the yellow flowers began to open which was also a delight because the trumpet shape of the flower is a reminder of bugles sounding to celebrate victory over death.
Do you incorporate Lillies in your Easter Celebrations?