Easter is the oldest and the most important Christian Festival. It is the festival of celebration—celebration of new life—celebration of Jesus Christ coming to life again. Actually, he never died; he went up to heaven to his Father. Hence, Easter is the time for Christians to remember the last week of Jesus' life. In fact, for Christians, Easter Sunday approaches with the message of new life. Hence, this special and First Sunday after New Moon is celebrated with great pomp and vigor. There is great feasting and Easter Hot Cross Buns are the favorite dish for all.
Christians are in their high spirits during this occasion since this festival has a tremendous importance for them in their religious faith. It is celebrated and welcomed with lots of love and warmth and by feasting with scrumptious food. Easter Egg, Easter Lamb and Easter Cake or Bread are typical Easter Specials/Symbols. And the most popular English Easter bread is the Easter Hot Cross Bun. Generally, the Easter Hot Cross Buns are enjoyed on Good Friday. These Easter Hot Cross Buns—with the combination of cream and bread and available in spicy, sweet and fruit flavor–is just too mouth-watering to resist during Easter Week. Moreover, it is an age-old tradition to eat Easter Cross Buns on Easter celebrations.
As the Easter Sunday and the celebration usher in a new life—Easter symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus Christ to life-so also the Easter Hot Cross Buns send across a message. In fact, the pastry on the top of the buns symbolizes and reminds us of the Cross, on which Lord Jesus was crucified. These buns taste all the more delicious when they are eaten hot—coming directly out from the oven. And normally, the Easter Hot Cross Buns deck up the breakfast table and Christians fill their tummies with these yummy and creamy buns. Indeed, these Easter Hot Cross Buns were once also sold by the street vendors, who even sang a song for it: “Hot cross buns, Hot cross buns, / One a penny, two a penny, / Hot cross buns”.
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