Peppermint Pigs are a Saratoga Springs tradition that have gone international in their popularity. A pig, in Victorian holiday tradition, is a symbol of good health, happiness and prosperity. These special "Peppermint Pigs",™ are unique to Saratoga Springs, New York, and are a time honored tradition dating back to the 1880's evoking an old-fashioned Yuletide - a wonderful time when red-cheeked children laughed and rode old wooden sleds over fresh snow, when church bells pealed and fond gathering and recollections were shared by family and friends. After a holiday dinner, the "Peppermint Pig",™ was passed around the table, and each guest would in turn give the pouch a firm tap and share a tale of the past year's good fortune. After each had taken a turn, the delicious broken peppermint pieces and warm memories were were shared by all with wishes for prosperity for the coming year.

Choose from the Original pig, or the smaller "Muddy" chocolate dipped version!

Sizes: Original Pig Includes: 8 oz. Peppermint Pig candy, nickel plated hammer, red velvet pouch, legend story card, and gift box. Muddy Pig Includes: 3 oz. Peppermint Pig candy dipped in dark chocolate, nickel plated hammer, red velvet pouch, legend story card, and gift box.

Ingredients: Original Pig: Sugar, corn syrup, peppermint oil, artificial colors (titanium dioxide, red 40, blue 1); Muddy Pig: Sugar, corn syrup, peppermint oil, artificial colors (titanium dioxide, red 40, blue 1), dark chocolate (cocoa mass, cocoa butter, sugar, soy lecithin, vanilla).

Allergy Information: Made in a facility that also manufactures products with peanuts and/or tree nuts, sesame and milk.