Friday, April 26 is National Pretzel Day – which will bring several delicious freebies at chains to celebrate.
National Pretzel Day is on Friday, April 26, a time to celebrate a beloved salty, twisted snack. Whether you prefer a large, soft pretzel or a bag of smaller, crunchy snacks — any way you eat a pretzel is sure to hit the spot. RELATED: Starbucks half-off Thursday: How to score the drink dealThe pretzel’s origin has been tied to certain Christian faiths, including the Catholic Church, which dictated stricter rules on fasting and abstinence during Lent in the seventh century, according to History.
"Pretzel legend has it that in 1614 in Switzerland, royal couples used a pretzel in their wedding ceremonies to seal the bond of matrimony, and that this custom may have been the origin of the phrase ‘tying the knot,’" History.com said.Today, pretzels remain a beloved treat around the world, even earning a special day celebrated by employees on NBC’s "The Office." In the U.S.
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