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History of Hot Cross Buns

Why We Eat Fish & Chips and Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday: Religious Food Traditions Explained

downtonabbeycooks · April 17, 2025 ·

Each year, as Good Friday approaches, millions of people prepare to observe this solemn Christian holiday with traditional foods that have been enjoyed for centuries. While many modern diners might not realize it, that Friday fish fry or those spiced, cross-topped buns in the … [Read more...] about Why We Eat Fish & Chips and Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday: Religious Food Traditions Explained

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Why Do we Eat Hot Cross Buns at Easter?

downtonabbeycooks · March 28, 2024 ·

What would Easter be without delicious hot cross buns?  Hot cross buns are a type of spiced sweet bun that is traditionally eaten on Good Friday, which is a Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The buns are typically made with raisins or currants … [Read more...] about Why Do we Eat Hot Cross Buns at Easter?

Filed Under: Blog, Fun Food History Tagged With: History of Hot Cross Buns, hot cross buns, Traditional Easter Dishes

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