Anyone partial to a warm hot cross bun come Easter time may be disappointed by Greggs' latest announcement as the food chain has ditched the seasonal favourite from its menu this year.
Easter is still a good while away, but anyone who loves a hot cross bun will be avidly looking forward to tucking into one this spring. The news will cause heartache for Greggs fans as the humble hot cross bun has sadly been axed from its shelves.
Hot cross buns are traditionally eaten around Easter time and they have a deeper meaning than simply tasting delicious. The cross represents the crucifixion of Jesus, and the spices inside signify the spices used to embalm him at his burial. They may also include orange peel to reflect the bitterness of his time on the cross.
