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?
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?
Celebrating Easter Traditions
Easter is a Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is celebrated in many different ways around the world, and you likely pass down the traditions you grew up with as a child. Some of the most common traditions include: Good … [Read more...] about Celebrating Easter Traditions
Hot Cross Buns and Other Easter Traditions
This coming week Christians around the world are celebrating Easter. A moveable feast, Easter occurs the First Sunday after the Full Moon following the Vernal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. It is late this year, just like Spring. Marking the end of Lent, Holy Week leads … [Read more...] about Hot Cross Buns and Other Easter Traditions
Amazing Hot Cross Buns (My Granny’s Recipe)
This is my granny's hot cross bun recipe—the one she made every Good Friday without fail. These traditional British Easter buns yield 12-16 soft, spiced rolls studded with raisins and currants, marked with that iconic white cross symbolizing the Crucifixion. Unlike store-bought … [Read more...] about Amazing Hot Cross Buns (My Granny’s Recipe)
