Smash a Peppermint Pig in the Victorian Holiday Tradition
It started in Saratoga Springs, New York, back in the early 1880s. A pig, revered as a symbol of good health, happiness, and prosperity, was made from hard peppermint candy. After a holiday supper, it was broken in a cloth bag and the pieces were shared by all in the hopes of good fortune for the coming year. Our 8 oz. peppermint pig comes with a red velvet bag and a metal hammer to start your own holiday tradition. Replacement pigs and peppermint piglets (3 oz.) are also sold separately. This will make a delightful hostess gift that’s sure to liven up a holiday party.
Features:
* A tradition that dates back to the early 1880s
* Pig is made from hard peppermint candy
* After a holiday dinner the pig is broken
* The pieces are shared in hopes of good fortune for the coming year
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