Hot Cross Buns and Good Friday connection

Hot Cross Buns and Good Friday connection

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Hot Cross Buns and Good Friday - What is the connection?

"To mark the end of the Lent fast Christians eat hot cross buns. These have a special meaning.

The cross in the middle shows how Jesus died.

Spices inside remind Christians of the spices put on the body of Jesus.

Sweet fruits in the bun show that Christians no longer have to eat plain foods."

Turner, Ina; Taylor, Ina (1999).
Christianity. Nelson Thornes. p. 50.ISBN 9780748740871.

Why hot cross buns?
Most Christians in the past gave up meat during lent, and hence, bread became the primary alternative during lent.

Cross is a reminder of Jesus cross.

Fakes, Dennis R. (1 January 1994).
Exploring Our Lutheran Liturgy. CSS Publishing. p. 33.
ISBN 9781556735967. 

Though the pastor's name is Mr. Fakes, he has presented an interesting information.

Going back to previous question, Why is Good Friday called "Good Friday"?

Answer tomorrow