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Pretzels Were Originally an Easter Food

Medieval monks created pretzels as a Lenten food around 610 AD. The twisted shape was designed to resemble arms crossed in prayer, and the three holes represented the Holy Trinity. They were given as rewards to children who memorized their prayers during Lent.

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