Hundreds of years of tradition...
during the season of Lent
(the forty days before Easter),
Hot Cross Buns are featured in
bakeries all over the world. The
tradition of the buns dates back
to Pagan times, when the cross represented the four quarters
of the moon. To Romans, the
cross represented the horns
of a sacred ox. The word "bun" originated from the ancient
word "boun", which was used to
describe the revered animal.
Early Christians reinterpreted
the cross on the bun to signify the cross of Christ. Hot Cross Buns
became a regular feature of Lent, particularly on Good Friday. In
1361, Father Thomas Rockliffe led the monks at St. Albans, England,
in distributing Hot Cross Buns to the town's poor. Spices and dried
fruit were added to ordinary buns in order to increase the abundance
of the offering. These delicious buns have ever since been a reminder
of love and generosity. Enjoy Great Harvest's hearty take on this
old tradition. Wheat rolls chock full of dried fruits and sweet spices,
criss-crossed over the top with frosting are a great addition to the
holiday table.  Share them with loved ones and those in need and join
the tradition of giving generously! Order yours by April 4th!