While they have become a national treat, the crisscross pattern on the top of hot cross buns tells of its Christian past. Now, historians say the cross on hot cross buns predates the Christian ...

President Michael D Higgins has laid a wreath during the annual commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin. It marks the last time Mr Higgins will lead the event as the sitting president. Mr ...

Most people drive past Reedy Branch Original Free Will Baptist Church while hardly noticing the white cross atop the steeple. But on Good Friday, church members set out to carry the cross into places ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church hosted its annual Stations of the Cross journey on Friday, ahead of Easter weekend. The annual event gives Lubbock a chance to remember and ...

A 19-foot cross will be raised in Daley Plaza Thursday evening ahead of this weekend's Easter celebrations and services. The cross will be used in Sunday's sunrise Easter service. People can attend ...

A celebrity caterer has shared three Easter dessert recipes guarantee to level up your family lunch this year - and each heroes the humble hot cross bun. Alex Cadger, the founder and director of The ...

Hot cross buns are an Easter specialty with a light, enriched crumb that’s studded with currants and flavored with a gentle mix of warm spices and a hint of citrus. While some versions are drizzled ...

Scroll down to learn how to grab a cheap treat for your children this Easter CRAFT yourself a budget Easter wreath to decorate your home. Here’s how to whip up a doorstep showstopper that will have ...

Mary Berry has a long list of Easter recipes for bakers, but this hot cross bun recipe is luxurious, fruity, and "foolproof" to make ahead of Good Friday. With just a week to go until Easter Sunday, ...

Easter is the most important festival for Christians, as they commemorate the resurrection of Jesus in church services, vigils and parades. It is also a time for fun, with Easter egg hunts. Food plays ...

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Easter is late this year, and we're eager to hop straight to the holiday! But as we count down the days until April 20, we're celebrating with some funny Easter jokes and laugh-out-loud one-liners.