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Taking Care of Your Easter Lily

mihella — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:17:20 +0000

Lilium longiflorum, the Latin name for the Easter Lily, is native to the Ryukyu Islands of southern Japan.
The Easter Lily, the traditional time-honored flower of Easter, is highly regarded as a joyful symbol of beauty, hope and life. The large, trumpet-shaped, fragrant white flowers make a meaningful gift that embodies the very essence of the celebration of Easter.To keep your Easter Lilies fresh and fragrant for as long as possible, purchase potted plants with flowers at various stages of opening and with abundant, dark green foliage. As the flowers open and mature, pinch off the yellow anthers before the pollen sheds. The yellow pollen will stain the other white flowers. Once a mature flower has started to wither, you may cut it off at the base to better showcase the new buds.Easter lilies thrive in moderately cool temperatures (no higher than 65 degrees Fahrenheit) and enjoy bright, but indirect natural sunlight. Keep soil moist and well-drained. Avoid over-watering. Remove any decorative wrappings or coverings, which can trap standing water in the pot.You can expect your potted Easter Lily to bloom for 1-3 weeks around the Easter holiday. Despite its name, the natural bloom for the Easter Lily is actually during the summer. Under controlled greenhouse conditions, the lily is brought to an early bloom in time for Easter. If you want to continue to enjoy your lily for years to come, try planting the bulb and remaining greenery in your garden after the flowering is finished. Subsequent blooms will occur naturally in the summer.

Easter Avatars

mihella — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:15:31 +0000

Hot cross buns

mihella — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:47:32 +0000

Hot cross buns stand out from other Easter delicacies for their religious flavor.
A prominent Easter icon, hot cross bun is called so because of the icing cross on the top of the bun,which reminds people of the crucifixion of Jesus. Hot cross buns were first baked in England to be servedas the traditional Good Friday breakfast. Nowadays, they are served throughout the Easter season.Like so many other Easter symbols, hot cross buns also owe their origin to ancient pagan traditions.
They are not a truly Christian tradition, even though there is a Cross on the bun.Hot cross buns are regarded by many as the outgrowth of the ancient pagan sacramental cakes eaten by Anglo-Saxons in honor of their goddess “Eastore.”Besides being culinary delights, hot cross buns are believed to be protecting people from evil spirits and having a magical power of curing. Which is why, in ancient times, people used to hang these buns on the kitchen ceilings.

Candles

mihella — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:06:49 +0000

Easter candles are lit in churches to celebrate the resurrection of Lord Jesus.
Christians associate Jesus with the light from candles, hailing Him as “the eternal light” showing Christians the way from death to life.The candlelight ushers in a world of hope and prosperity by driving away the gloom of darkness.

Easter cross

mihella — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:06:17 +0000

Easter cross has a lot of significance for the Christian community. A cross symbolizes the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, reminding us of the blood that Jesus had shed in lieu of the sins committed by mankind. It is a sacred symbol that signifies faith. An empty Easter symbol cross, on the other hand, is indicative of the resurrection of Lord Jesus that represents the triumph of goodness over evil spirit and life over death. Thus this symbol of Easter, cross is indicative of both crucifixion and resurrection. If on one hand, it signifies sacrifice, and then on the other hand, it is a symbol of new life.

The Easter Lamb

mihella — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:37:55 +0000

The Easter lamb, representing Christ, with the flag of victory, may be seen in pictures and images in the homes of every central and eastern European family. The lamb was often sacrificed as offerings to God by the Hebrews long before the first Passover. When Jesus died, he gave himself as an offering to God for the sins of the world. Early Christians then saw the lamb as a symbol of Jesus and used it for Easter celebration. Many people serve lamb as part of the Easter feast.

Easter bunny

mihella — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:57:30 +0000

Easter bunny.The rabbit, or hare, was a symbol of abundant new life in ancient times, and reminds us of spring and new life.The Easter Bunny is a mythological rabbit who brings gifts and candy to children on the Easter holiday.The Easter bunny has its origin in pre-Christian fertility lore.
The Hare and the Rabbit were the most fertile animals known and they served as symbols of the new life during the Spring season.

Easter Symbols

mihella — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:46:29 +0000

Easter eggs & baby chicks- Eggs and chicks symbolize new life. Eggs have been a symbol of spring since ancient times. An egg also is a symbol of the rock tomb out of which Christ emerged when he arose again. The chick, hatching out of the egg, symbolizes new life or re-birth.