Pretzels: The Twisted Story Behind These Twisty Treats?
A legend said that in 1614 in Switzerland, royal couples used a pretzel in their wedding ceremonies to seal the bond of matrimony. This is where the phrase “tying the knot” originated.

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A legend said that in 1614 in Switzerland, royal couples used a pretzel in their wedding ceremonies to seal the bond of matrimony. This is where the phrase “tying the knot” originated.