About National Pfeffernusse Day

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Dates of National Pfeffernusse Day

2027 USA Thursday, December 23rdNational Pfeffernusse Day

2026 USA Wednesday, December 23rdNational Pfeffernusse Day

2025 USA Tuesday, December 23rdNational Pfeffernusse Day

2024 USA Monday, December 23rdNational Pfeffernusse Day

2023 USA Saturday, December 23rdNational Pfeffernusse Day

Summary

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pfeffernusse Day

Pfeffernüsse are small spiced cookies, whose name translates to “pepper nut", even though they usually don't contain any nuts.

They are popular as a holiday treat with Germans and ethnic Mennonites in North America. Similar cookies are made in Denmark, and The Netherlands.

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