Why Do Jews Eat Hamantaschen on Purim?

And does the name of the Purim cookie really refer to evil Haman's ear, or maybe his hat, or maybe a Germanic baking technique?

Hamantaschen are sweet triangular pastries with a filling, traditionally poppy seed, eaten on Purim. But where did this tradition originate?

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