Woolworths and Coles spark fury over major hot cross buns announcement - just one day after Christmas
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Australian supermarkets have already stocked their shelves with hot cross buns - and shoppers are infuriated at the sight. While some are thrilled to get an early taste of the spiced delight, many aren't holding back their outrage, slamming the move as 'too soon' and accusing retailers of rushing through the holidays.
![[The sight of the sweet, fruit-filled buns nestled next to leftover Christmas puddings has sparked fierce debate online]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/26/01/93487111-14226565-image-a-3_1735176367997.jpg)
The sight of the sweet, fruit-filled buns nestled next to leftover Christmas puddings has sparked fierce debate online, with many questioning whether Boxing Day is too early to start thinking about Easter. Shoppers took to social media in droves to voice their frustration, with many branding the early appearance of hot cross buns as 'ridiculous'.
![[People are excited about the Vegemite and cheese version of hot cross buns]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/26/01/66177543-14226565-The_retailer_previously_shocked_shoppers_with_their_Vegemite_and-a-1_1735176289034.jpg)
'Can we just enjoy Christmas for a bit longer before being bombarded with Easter?' one annoyed shopper wrote on Facebook. Another fumed, 'It's Boxing Day, and I'm already seeing hot cross buns. What's next? Christmas trees in July?'. A third added, 'I love a hot cross bun, but this is getting out of hand. Let us breathe!'.
![[Woolies shoppers with a sweet tooth are sure to bee-line for returning favourites brioche Cadbury chocolate ($4.50) and Cadbury Caramilk hot cross buns]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/26/01/93487135-14226565-image-a-8_1735176441657.jpg)
'No wonder life feels it's going too quick,' a mum wrote. 'We don't even get to finish Christmas, and Easter comes along.'. Australian supermarkets have already stocked their shelves with hot cross buns - and shoppers are infuriated at the sight. The sight of the sweet, fruit-filled buns nestled next to leftover Christmas puddings has sparked fierce debate online.
Up to 1.8million hot cross buns are expected to be sold in just the first week, however Aussies remain divided over the treat being sold on Boxing Day. For those interested in the Easter goodies, Woolworths is bringing back its popular limited edition fairy bread hot cross buns ($5.50) with a new recipe - and it still comes with a packet of sprinkles to allow customers to add as many as they like.
