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Hot cross buns, traditional Easter food, offer tasty teaching about the holiday.

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Easter brings with it a number of traditions - including hot cross buns. But do you know why we eat them over the holiday, and where they got their name from? Here's everything you need to know

Learn about the latest controversy surrounding hot cross buns and a clever marketing move by a British supermarket chain.

Hot cross buns are a Easter weekend tradition, particularly for Good Friday — and we've got a recipe to make them from scratch hassle-free!

Hot cross buns have been a traditional Easter treat for centuries, but their origin is steeped in rich Christian symbolism. These sweet treats are traditionally served during the Easter season as a reminder of the sacrifice Jesus made for humanity.

Early sales of hot cross buns in Australia have once again caught the attention of shoppers. What's the historical significance of the treat, and why have they traditionally been confined to the Easter period?

Seasonal spotlight on quirkiest of customs from chocolate to hot cross buns, Simnel cake to Good Friday fish dish, egg painting, hunting, rolling and jarping.

Read about the many tales behind this leavened bread, and make it at home with this recipe

Hot Cross buns are very specific to Good Friday according to food historians. Find out how to make your own sweet and sticky bread here.