Easterish

A new family tradition is born.

With all the superstitions surrounding the traditional hot cross bun, it's just as well. One of them says that buns baked and served on Easter Sunday will not spoil or become mouldy during the subsequent year. Another encourages keeping such a bun for medicinal purposes. A piece of it given to someone who is ill is said to help them recover. Sharing a hot cross bun with another is supposed to ensure friendship throughout the coming year, particularly if, "Half for you and half for me, Between us two shall goodwill be", is said at the time. Because of the cross on the buns, some say they should be kissed before being eaten. (Although, I can't tell if they mean that they should be kissed or the bun should be kissed.) If taken on a sea voyage, hot cross buns are said to protect against shipwreck. If hung in the kitchen, they are said to protect against fires and ensure that all breads turn out perfectly. Thankfully, the hanging bun is replaced each year.