Hot Cross Buns

The hot cross bun has had a long history, shrouded in superstition and mysticism. The origins of the bun can be traced back to ancient times. The Saxons of ancient England are thought to have utilized the buns in pagan rituals to welcome the coming of spring by baking crossed buns as an offering to Eostre, the goddess of light, with the cross symbolizing the four quarters of the moon. As Christianity gained strength in England, the symbolism of the crossed bun evolved to suit Christian ideo