Pretzel Day returns to Historic Zoar March 29
Some historians say these pretzels were originally called bracellae, the Latin term for little arms, from which Germans later derived the word bretzel.
Pretzel Day will return to Historic Zoar Village on March 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Zoar Bakery. Pretzels will be available for purchase fresh from the oven and from grab-and-go stations.
This Good Friday tradition started in the 1800s when Zoar’s Society of Separatists made soft pretzels during this religious observance. Some historians say these pretzels were originally called bracellae, the Latin term for little arms, from which Germans later derived the word bretzel.
Plain, salted and dessert pretzels will be available. Pretzels from the bakery oven will be limited to two per person. Pretzel multi-packs will be available at the grab-and-go stations.
Proceeds from the pretzel sale benefit Historic Zoar Village’s educational programming and building restorations.
Visit www.historiczoarvillage.com or call 330-874-3011.