The cross draped in purple during Lent is another important ... Good Friday (the Friday before Easter), and, for some, every Friday during Lent. Instead, they eat fish in place of other meat.

At the heart of the Christian faith, however, Easter is rooted in a powerful and transformative event: the cross of Jesus Christ. To some, the cross may appear to be a symbol of suffering or even ...

Hot cross buns aren’t just a sweet snack that appears around Easter. They carry centuries of storytelling in their dough. From ancient gods to modern supermarkets, these sticky spiced buns have ...

What is a hot cross bun, and why are they eaten on Easter? A hot cross bun is an enriched yeasted bread made with warming spices, dried fruit, and a little bit of sugar. Slightly sweeter than a ...

On Easter Sunday at two local Episcopalian Churches, the cross will be transformed from a symbol of death to a sign of life and bells will ring out during the choruses of alleluias. “On Good ...

"Few things spark as much impassioned debate as the humble hot cross bun", said Saskia Kemsley in London's The Standard. Easter treat or year-round staple? Toasted or untoasted? And, perhaps the ...