Peppermint Pig

This traditional peppermint pig comes in two sizes: Holly who is 3 oz and Noel who is 8 oz and comes with a pouch & hammer.

The Peppermint Pig™ Tradition

In early Decembers long since past, in the quaint Victorian village of Saratoga Springs, NY, a legend suggests that a bit of magic was in the making.

Behind the oaken doors of gingerbread-sized candy shops that dotted Saratoga, tireless old candy makers labored on into the night creating... and continuing a holiday tradition known to all as the "Peppermint Pig™

This "Peppermint Pig™ was cast of hard candy similar in fashion to candy cane and festive pink in colour. The pig is honored in Victorian holiday tradition as a symbol of good health, happiness and prosperity as well as old-fashioned Yuletide itself.  After the holiday dinner, the Pig was passed amongst those gathered, each in turn giving the pouch a firm tap and sharing a tale of the past year's good fortune. The delicious broken peppermint and warm memories were enjoyed by all in hopes of prosperity for the coming year.

Peppermint Pigs™ have been featured on the Food Network, the Today Show, Live with Regis and Kelly, CNN, CNBC, CBS New and countless magazines and newspapers across the country.