Roman mythology links it to Juno, the queen of the gods. The story goes that while Juno was nursing her son Hercules, excess milk fell from the sky. Because of their link with Christianity, lilies have long been used to decorate churches. During the Victorian era, however, the very conspicuous stamens and pistils were removed because they were seen as overt symbols of sexuality that might move the congregation to impure thoughts. Like other gift plants, Easter lilies are grown under controlled greenhouse conditions and sold in full bloom by florists.
Moderate light means bright but indirect sunlight.
Direct exposure to sunlight may scorch the flowers, and shorten the period of bloom. They should be watered nearly every day. If the plant you buy is wrapped in decorative foil be sure that the plant is not left standing in water after it is watered. Remove individual flowers as they fade. It is very difficult, or almost impossible to force Easter lilies into bloom a second time indoors.