Concerning the custom of making hot cross buns, “with their shiny brown tops marked by a... cross, ” the book Easter and Its Customs states:“ The cross was a pagan symbol long before it acquired everlasting significance from the events of the first Good Friday, and bread and cakes were sometimes marked with it in pre - Christian times. ”
Vaadeldes seda kommet valmistada sooje ristikujutisega saiakesi, mis on „pealt pruunistatud ja läikivad ning millel kujutatakse.. risti ”, teatab raamat Easter and Its Customs:„ Rist oli paganlik sümbol juba ammu enne seda, kui see omandas igavikulise tähenduse seoses esimese suure reede sündmustikuga, ning leib ja koogid olid kristluse - eelsetel aegadel vahel sellega kaunistatud. ”