Once thought to hold magical powers, the hot cross bun has a pagan history
Monday 21st April 2025, 3:43AM
Hot cross buns have long heralded the start of Easter in the western world, with the marked cross on top a symbol of Christian faith — but they actually started as part of pagan rituals.
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