Hot Cross Buns: Discovering the Easter Treat's Rich History
From 14th-century St Albans Abbey to modern bakeries—discover the mystical origins, superstitions, and traditions behind hot cross buns.
Eostre: The Spring Goddess Who Gave Easter Its Name
Did a Germanic spring goddess really give Easter its name? What the historical sources actually say about Eostre, and how her story was reinvented over centuries.
Hot Cross Buns: Discovering the Easter Treat's Rich History
From 14th-century St Albans Abbey to modern bakeries—discover the mystical origins, superstitions, and traditions behind hot cross buns.
Eostre: The Spring Goddess Who Gave Easter Its Name
Did a Germanic spring goddess really give Easter its name? What the historical sources actually say about Eostre, and how her story was reinvented over centuries.