DO YOU WEAR an Easter lily during Easter?

A white lily is worn during Easter as a symbol of remembrance for those who died during or were executed after the 1916 Easter Rising.

The State is commemorating the significance of the Rising today, with President Michael D Higgins attending, an Air Corps flyover the GPO, and the proclamation being read from a Defence Forces member.

So, we’re wondering: Do you wear a white lily at Easter?

Poll Results:

No (10889)

No, but I would (2759)

Yes, usually (2263)

No, though I do buy a bouquet of lilies for Easter (356)

Yes, usually
No, but I would
No, though I do buy a bouquet of lilies for Easter
No

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Poll: Do you wear an Easter lily?

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