Legend Of The Pretzel Printable

The pretzel s unique shape is a symmetrical loop created by intertwining the ends of a long strip of dough and then folding them back on each other forming a pretzel loop.

Legend of the pretzel printable. Pretzel legend has it that in 1614 in switzerland royal couples used a pretzel in their wedding ceremonies similar to how a wishbone might be used today to seal the bond of matrimony. The legend is that the shape of the pretzel represents arms crossed in prayer and the three holes in the pretzel represent the trinity father son and holy spirit. Legend has it that the pretzel was invented by an italian monk in the year 610 ad. We decided to do a fun halloween activity but wanted to bring in the spirit literally.

The pretzel being symbolic of prayer and penance is a small but powerful instrument in bringing families to god. To reward young children for learning their prayers. Pretzels and prayer activity. A monk shaped this in the form of praying arms for children and the pretzel was born.

By the 17th century the interlocking loops of the pretzel had come to symbolize undying love as well. This lesson was so fun and simple. Legend of the pretzel a few years ago while serving as an activity days leader in my ward the girls came over and we had such a fun activity learning about prayer. Great lesson for family home evening fhe or primary scouts young women or any religious group.

They also fasted very strictly during lent making their bread with only water flour and salt. If this sounds cryptic it should be clear after you have read the legend o f the pretzel. A little research turned up some interesting facts about pretzels like how the story of how pretzels began. Some historians claim that the pretzel is the worlds oldest snack.

Legend of the pretzel printable from sunshine and melody at sunshineandmelody. This activity includes the history and the significance of pretzels and a short family ceremony of the pretzel. At the end of the story make pretzel prayer arms and say the prayer. Lds activity days pretzels and prayer activity and lesson.

To read more about the religious history of the pretzel and for the pretzel prayer check out catholic cultures pretzel page. We recommend this prayer pretzel printable from marci coombs blog. Pretzels and prayer activity the legend of the pretzel download the legend of the pretzel printable here i had such a fun. Alternately you can find our paper pretzel activity in our lent section soon.

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