Holly-lily
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Attending church during Christmas and Easter, and almost never for any other time of the year. not-comparable
"People who go to church only on Christmas and Easter sometimes are called "C and E" or "holly-lily" Christians, or even "Easter bunnies.""
Example
More examples"People who go to church only on Christmas and Easter sometimes are called "C and E" or "holly-lily" Christians, or even "Easter bunnies.""
Etymology
From holly + lily, after the plants associated with the two holidays.
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