1. Originated around 610 AD in Europe
2. Made in error by a monk using up unleavened bread dough
3. The three loops came to represent the Father, Son and Holy Ghost
4. They became a sacred symbol and packed into coffins
5. Were hidden instead of eggs forming an early variation of the Easter egg hunt
6. The pretzel was a symbol for marriage and this is how we got the saying "tying the knot"
7. It has been used as the symbol for German bakers since the twelfth century
8. Austrian pretzel bakers in 1519 stopped an invasion of Turks who were tunnelling under the walls when they heard noises in the night.
9. Pennsylvania produces 90% of pretzels consumed in USA
10. Who knew the pretzel had such a long and involved history !!
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I love pretzels! The only time I get them is at a shop in the Mall of America, US - In other words... rarely!
Posted by: Katie | 03/18/2016 at 02:21 AM