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Hot Cross Buns Were Once Illegal in England
In 1592, Queen Elizabeth I decreed that hot cross buns could only be sold on Good Friday, Christmas, and at funerals. The law aimed to preserve their religious significance. Bakers caught selling them at other times faced a fine, with all buns confiscated and given to the poor.
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