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Old 27-11-2006, 10:46 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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"Cat(h)" wrote in message
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Tim C. wrote:
Following up to "Cat(h)" :


Broadback wrote:
How do I know? Because hot cross buns are now on sale!

Hmmm. I always associated hot cross buns with Easter... Was I wrong?


The problem starts with the fact that Easter is a celebration based on
the
lunar calendar. Because of the difference in length of the lunar month
(~28
days) and calendar months (28-31 days) the dates that hot cross buns are
prepared will gradually shift through the calendar year, and we have now
arrived at the situation where Easter comes just before Xmas. A strange
phenomenon where we celebrate the death of JC before he was born.
--
Tim C.


You know, as a bit of an agnostic, I am all in favour of this
rationalisation. Let's get it all done in one day, that's what I say.


Oh no, and miss all that time off!

Alan


Cat(h)