Its obvious people have forgotten what the hot cross bun represents.
Have similar buns but dont have crosses on them or call them hot cross buns until Easter.
Look nice, we used to make them at home all the time and preferred them to shop bought.
However I think you mean choux pastry as I don't think using chux would make them very
appetising :)
What is the big deal? They knew each other before their parents got together.
They are in no way related by blood, its not like they have the same Dad or Mum,
Apart from the fact that its no one else's business, there are a lot worse things
happening out there!!!!