[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":129},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f2dp50iv1vu3n3":3},{"kind":4,"country":5,"referenceDate":6,"text":7,"calendar":46,"article":48,"scope":67,"ranges":68,"related":78,"contextual":98},"article","LT","2026-10-11",{"slug":8,"title":9,"description":10,"answer":11,"sections":12,"faq":33},"zoline","Žolinė in Lithuania: date and which flowers to bring","Žolinė falls on 15 August in Lithuania. Prepare a bouquet for a blessing or a visit gift and decide what to ask before ordering.","Žolinė falls on 15 August in Lithuania. For a plant blessing check the composition with the parish first. For a family gathering choose a flower gift they can put in place when you arrive. A dahlia can be our suggestion for that visit without being a species required for the ceremony.",[13,18,23,28],{"title":14,"paragraphs":15},"15 August and the programme at each place",[16,17],"The calendar records the whole of 15 August. Any service, workshop or gathering you plan to attend needs a separate check. Find the programme for that edition and ask whether you can bring your own bouquet. A time from a previous year cannot guide your arrival.","Žolinė is linked to the Assumption of Mary. The Archdiocese of Vilnius documents the blessing of plants, flowers and harvest produce. A religious gesture and a gift for someone close have different purposes.",{"title":19,"paragraphs":20},"What to prepare for a blessing",[21,22],"Tell the parish you would like to bring a puokštė for Žolinė. Ask what composition they suggest and when it should be ready. This is more useful than buying a large bouquet and finding you need a different format on arrival.","If you order from a florist explain its purpose and how you will carry it. Ask them to identify the materials included. The catalogue’s dahlias and zinnias are gift suggestions rather than a recipe for participation. You do not need to gather plants to follow our recommendations.",{"title":24,"paragraphs":25},"A gift for the person inviting you home",[26,27],"The Ethnic Culture Council describes gatherings of family and neighbours. For a visit we suggest a low arrangement that leaves room on the table or a small bouquet with an agreed container. Giving it is a personal choice. Ask whether your host would like flowers.","Dahlias offer layered petals and zinnias another colour option. Choose around their taste and ask what the florist can prepare. We do not assume availability across Lithuania or that these are the celebration’s traditional flowers.",{"title":29,"paragraphs":30},"Explain the order and arrange the handover",[31,32],"For a visit you could ask: “I would like a small arrangement to take to a meal for Žolinė. I would prefer dahlias in a container that can go on the table. What alternative can you prepare if you do not have them?” This agrees the format and substitutions before collection.","If you go to a ceremony before the meal clarify which bouquet is intended for each place. Do not expect to leave a gift for another person at the parish. Agree receipt at home and how to protect the flowers on the journey.",[34,37,40,43],{"question":35,"answer":36},"Which flowers are required for Žolinė?","Our dahlias and zinnias are not required. If you join a blessing ask the parish about the composition before ordering.",{"question":38,"answer":39},"Is a Žolinė puokštė the same as a flower gift?","Puokštė means bouquet. Explain its purpose because a bouquet for a ceremony and a visit gift may need different formats.",{"question":41,"answer":42},"Should I give the bouquet I take to the blessing as a gift?","Ask what the person would like to receive. Do not assume they want a bouquet used for a religious purpose. You can keep the ceremony arrangement separate from the visit gift.",{"question":44,"answer":45},"Does the subscription include the time of Mass?","No. It includes 15 August as an all-day event. Check times and participation arrangements with the parish or organiser.",{"occasionId":47,"countryCode":5},"lt-zoline",{"id":47,"category":49,"imageId":50,"name":51,"imageAlt":52,"territoryLabel":53,"sources":54},"occasions","dahlia","Žolinė","Dahlia against a dark green background","Lithuania · Nationwide",[55,59,63],{"url":56,"label":57,"claim":58},"https:\u002F\u002Flrv.lt\u002Fmedia\u002Fviesa\u002Fsaugykla\u002F2024\u002F3\u002FOsEc68lt9mQ.pdf","Lietuvos Respublikos Vyriausybė · 6 priedas","The Lithuanian section lists Žolinė on 15 August. Supports the national date, not ceremony times.",{"url":60,"label":61,"claim":62},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ekgt.lt\u002Fglobali-lietuva-ir-tautine-tapatybe\u002Fkalendoriniai-paprociai\u002Fzoline--rugpjucio-15-oji.html","Etninės kultūros globos taryba · Žolinė","Describes family gatherings and plant customs. Does not prescribe our florist gift.",{"url":64,"label":65,"claim":66},"https:\u002F\u002Fvilnensis.lt\u002F16669-2\u002F","Vilniaus arkivyskupija · 14\u002F08\u002F2020","Documents the blessing of plants, flowers and harvest produce. Announced times belong to 2020.","Lithuania",[69,72,75],{"start":70,"end":70,"startLabel":71,"endLabel":71},"2027-08-15","15 August 2027",{"start":73,"end":73,"startLabel":74,"endLabel":74},"2028-08-15","15 August 2028",{"start":76,"end":76,"startLabel":77,"endLabel":77},"2029-08-15","15 August 2029",[79,88],{"article":80,"reason":86,"primary":87},{"id":50,"category":81,"imageId":50,"path":82,"name":83,"title":84,"description":85,"imageAlt":52},"flowers","\u002Fen\u002Fflowers\u002Fdahlia\u002F","Dahlia","When to give dahlias","Choosing dahlias as a gift: flower shape, size and opening stage. Compare bouquets and potted plants and check care and pet safety.","A suggestion for a visit gift if you like its layered petals. Ask for a size that fits the recipient’s container. It is not a required flower for the blessing.",true,{"article":89,"reason":96,"primary":97},{"id":90,"category":81,"imageId":90,"path":91,"name":92,"title":93,"description":94,"imageAlt":95},"zinnia","\u002Fen\u002Fflowers\u002Fzinnia\u002F","Zinnia","When to give zinnias","Choose birthday zinnias: flower shape, size and open blooms, a table bouquet, transport and care compared with a compact plant.","Coral-petalled zinnia with a red centre surrounded by golden florets against dark green","Another colour option for a small gift arrangement. Ask what the florist can prepare and agree substitutions. It does not represent a traditional Žolinė recipe either.",false,[99,110,116,124],{"id":100,"category":49,"imageId":101,"path":102,"name":103,"title":104,"description":105,"imageAlt":106,"territoryLabel":53,"ruleLabel":107,"scope":108,"regionCodes":109},"lt-jonines","carnation","\u002Fen\u002Flithuania\u002Foccasions\u002Fjonines-rasos\u002F","Joninės \u002F Rasos","Joninės in Lithuania: date and which flowers to bring","Joninės and Rasos fall on 24 June in Lithuania. Distinguish traditional wreaths from a personal gift and arrange delivery before heading to the celebration.","Carnation against a dark green background","24 June","national",[],{"id":111,"category":112,"imageId":101,"path":113,"name":114,"title":114,"description":115,"imageAlt":106},"cut-flower-care","guides","\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-to-care-for-a-bouquet\u002F","How to care for a bouquet when it arrives","How to care for a bouquet on arrival and what to check if it looks limp. Water, stem cutting, flower food and different care needs within a mixed bouquet.",{"id":117,"category":112,"imageId":118,"path":119,"name":120,"title":120,"description":121,"imageAlt":122,"coverageLabel":123},"transporting-flowers","lisianthus","\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-to-transport-a-bouquet\u002F","How to transport and protect a flower bouquet","How to transport flowers on foot, by car or by plane. Prepare the bouquet and check baggage and entry rules for Spain, Germany and Argentina.","Lavender lisianthus with a bud against a dark green background","Spain, Argentina, and Germany",{"id":125,"category":112,"imageId":118,"path":126,"name":127,"title":127,"description":128,"imageAlt":122},"dinner-host-flowers","\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fflowers-for-a-dinner-host\u002F","Which flowers to bring to a dinner host","Which flowers to bring to dinner at someone’s home and how to give them. Bouquets with a vase, centrepiece advice and card examples.",1791676992632]