<P> A hot cross bun is a spiced sweet bun made with currants or raisins , marked with a cross on the top , and traditionally eaten on Good Friday in the British Isles , Australia , Canada , New Zealand , South Africa and some parts of the Americas . The cake marks the end of Lent and different parts of the hot cross bun have a certain meaning , including the cross representing the crucifixion of Jesus , and the spices inside signifying the spices used to embalm him at his burial . They are now available all year round in some places . Hot cross buns may go on sale in the United Kingdom , Australia and New Zealand as early as New Year 's Day or after Christmas . </P>
<P> A hot cross bun is a spiced sweet bun made with currants or raisins , marked with a cross on the top , and traditionally eaten on Good Friday in the British Isles , Australia , Canada , New Zealand , South Africa and some parts of the Americas . The cake marks the end of Lent and different parts of the hot cross bun have a certain meaning , including the cross representing the crucifixion of Jesus , and the spices inside signifying the spices used to embalm him at his burial . They are now available all year round in some places . Hot cross buns may go on sale in the United Kingdom , Australia and New Zealand as early as New Year 's Day or after Christmas . </P>
what is on the top of hot cross buns
what is on the top of hot cross buns
a cross
a cross