The Easter Lily: A Flower That Symbolizes Eternal Life And Purity

By Author: Wesley Berry, AAF
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The Easter lily, a majestic white beauty in the shape of a
trumpet, heralds the coming of spring and the Easter holiday. It
is traditionally presented as an Easter gift and adorns the
altars of churches during the Christian holiday. This association
with Easter has its roots in the Bible where it is frequently
mentioned and has continued to be traditionally linked with Jesus
Christ and the Virgin Mary.

One of the most notable Biblical references to the lily is during
Christ's famed Sermon on the Mount where he states,

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About the Author:

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Wesley Berry is member of the American Academy of
Floriculture (AAF) and President of Wesley Berry Flowers
(http://www.wesleyberryflowers.com), a successful multi-million
dollar floral business that was established in 1946. As a
member of the Henry Ford Hospital Community Relation Board
he has contributed to the community at large
(http://www.hospital-locator.com). He owns both a brick and
mortar and an internet flower delivery business. Visit Wesley
Berry Flowerson the web at http://www.800wesleys.com