My English great-grandmother made hot cross buns every Good Friday, as many do. Because of this heritage of mine, I too began making hot cross buns each Good Friday. It not only marks the occasion of Good Friday, it forges a bond between myself and my great-grandmother and our English heritage. And, being a family history nerd, I like that connection. :)
This year I discovered a lovely historical tradition regarding hot cross buns. Apparently, those
who share a hot cross bun are supposed to enjoy a strong friendship and
bond for the next year. A line from an old rhyme captures this lore, "Half for you and half for me, between us two, good
luck shall be."
What a great tradition! So, I thought I'd take a plate of hot cross buns over to a couple friends today. And, of course, I needed a tag to go with it. :) So I whipped one up in photoshop. I rather love it. :)
Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/five-great-myths-about-hot-cross-buns-traditional-pre-easter-pastry-180951130/#li5ohzqpjlPrppBG.99
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Since I liked it so much, I thought I'd share it with you, dear blog reader. Take your friends a plate of hot cross buns and share the friendship!
