Posted on 09/11/2023 9:53:21 AM PDT by Red Badger
(Last Updated On: August 30, 2023)
NATIONAL HOT CROSS BUN DAY | SEPTEMBER 11
National Hot Cross Bun Day on September 11th encourages us to rise and shine to this tasty treat!
#NationalHotCrossBunsDay
Currants or raisins baked into the bun add a sweet flavor. As noted in the name of this baked good, it’s marked with a cross. To make the cross, bakers use a doughy paste baked into the bread. Sometimes, icing is used to make the cross instead.
Hot cross buns are traditionally eaten at the end of Lent in many historically Christian countries. Lent begins the evening before Ash Wednesday through Good Friday, and the cross is a symbol of the Crucifixion. Beyond its significance as a traditional treat, this spiced sweet bun offers some folklore and history, too.
Hot Cross Bun Superstitions
Unspoiled – Buns baked and served on Good Friday will not spoil or mold during the subsequent year. (English folklore)
Medicinal uses – A piece of it given to someone ill will help them recover. (English folklore)
Friendship – Sharing a hot cross bun with another ensures friendship throughout the coming year. This is supposed to be especially true if “Half for you and half for me, Between us two, shall goodwill be” is said at the time.
A kiss – Some people believe because there is a cross on the bun, they should kiss the buns before eating them.
A sailor’s hope – When taking a sea voyage, a hot cross bun will protect you during a sea voyage.
Home protection – One tradition says a hot cross bun hung in the kitchen protects against fires. It also ensures all bread turns out perfectly. (Replace the hanging bun each year.)
HOW TO OBSERVE HOT CROSS BUNS DAY
Enjoy these recipes:
Chef John’s Hot Cross Buns (Traditional)
https://allrecipes.com/recipe/257871/chef-johns-hot-cross-buns/
or
Hot Cross Buns (with frosting).
https://allrecipes.com/recipe/7073/hot-cross-buns-i/
Use #NationalHotCrossBunsDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL HOT CROSS BUNS DAY HISTORY We were unable to find the creator of National Hot Cross Bun Day.
Hot Cross Bun FAQ
Q. What is the hot cross buns’ rhyme?
A. The nursery rhyme named “Hot Cross Buns” evolved from the street sellers 200 years ago in England who would pitch their wares by shouting “Hot cross buns!” to passersby. Eventually, the rhyme developed:
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Hot cross buns!
Hot cross buns!
One a penny, two a penny,
Hot cross buns!
If you have no daughters,
Give them to your sons!
One a penny, two a penny,
Hot cross buns!
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Q. Do street vendors still use street cries to draw attention to their wares?
A. Street cries have diminished significantly from their heyday. However, some still exist. In the United States, you can get a feel of the cadence of a street crier by attending some professional baseball games. Those selling popcorn, hot dogs, and beverages develop their own cry to get the audiences’ attention!
Q. How much do hot cross buns cost today?
A. The price of hot cross buns has increased significantly since the poem of long ago was developed. Today, you can expect to pay at least $1 apiece.
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September 11th Celebrated History
1789 George Washington appoints Alexander Hamilton as the first Secretary of Treasury of the United States. He served in the role for 5 1/2 years.
1850 Singer Jenny Lind of Sweden makes her Castle Garden debut in New York City. Known as the Swedish Soprano or Nightengale, Lind toured across the country for over a year giving performances.
1883 James Goold Cutler receives patent for a mail chute. Patent No. 284, 951 describes a collection box for mail in apartments and businesses. The design intended for the mail to be collected in a central location by mail carriers.
1951 Distance swimmer Florence Chadwick becomes the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions.
1954 The Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City, NJ makes its television debut. The pageant crowned Miss Lee Ann Meriwether of California as the 28th Miss America.
1977 Spawning a whole generation of home gamers, the Atari 2600 is released. Some of its most popular games included Asteroids, Missile Command, Mario Bros. and Pac Man.
2001 The militant group Al Qaeda hijacked four planes in the United States and crashed them into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania. The coordinated attack killed over 3,000 people.
2020 The Minneapolis Daily published Sid Hartman’s first newspaper column on September 11, 1945. By 2019, he became the World’s Longest-Serving Newspaper Columnist.
September 11th Celebrated Birthdays
Mary Watson Whitney – 1847 The astronomer and educator co-founded the American Astronomical Society. She served as Vassar’s professor of astronomy and director of the observatory from 1888-1910.
O. Henry – 1862 Born William Sydney Porter, the author wrote several volumes of short stories. His work included unusual and surprise endings which grew in popularity.
D.H. Lawrence – 1885 Some of the author’s best-known works include Sons and Lovers and Lady Chatterley’s Lover. His poetry and novels explore class relationships, psychological emotions, and sexuality.
Paul Bear Bryant – 1913 The American football coach led the University of Alabama football team for 25 years.
Donald Blakeslee – 1917 During World War II, the American flying ace earned the respect of both the British and American military. From 1941 to 1944, the pilot led several units on successful missions. He also achieved the rank of Colonel during his career.
Charles Evers – 1922 Evers took up the baton of civil rights activist after the murder of his brother Medgar Evers. Eventually, Evers entered politics, running first for Mayor of Fayette as a Democrat. He would win the race. However, his later bids for Senator and Governor were not successful.
Pauline Cawley – 1924 The outfielder played two seasons in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League. Crawley earned a reputation for her savvy base running.
Robert Laurel Crippen – 1937 On April 12, 1981, Crippen piloted the Space Shuttle Columbia in its first orbital test flight. Columbia was the world’s first reusable spacecraft. The astronaut also commanded the Space Shuttle Challenger in three separate flights – STS-7, STS-41C, and STS-41G.
Harry Connick Jr. -1967 The Grammy award-winning musician is known for his stylish jazz compositions. He’s also an actor known for his roles in Hope Floats, Independence Day, Iron Giant and Memphis Belle.
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These were sold in my Bronx neighborhood at Easter time. So I would expect the day for hot cross buns would be March or April
Now why in the world would you name a day in September for a baked good associated with (and usually only available around) Easter?
Seems more appropriate that street vendors would cry their roasted nuts this time of year.
Aha! So that’s why they hit us on September 11. We were eating buns with crosses on them.
Me, too. The supermarkets here only had them at Easter time when I was growing up, and I don’t recall seeing them at other times even in recent years.
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