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In
early Decembers long since past, while the quaint
Victorian village of Saratoga Springs slept quietly
through a chilled and moonlit eve, legend suggests that a
bit of Christmas magic was in the making. The first
dusting of winter's snow gathered in the darkened downtown
doorways; and twirled by night's wind seemed to dance and
whirl like sugar plum fairies. Behind the oaken doors of
gingerbread-sized candy shops that dotted Saratoga,
tireless old candy makers, bathed in the amber glow of
crackling hearth and bubbling candy pots, labored on in to
the night creating ... and continuing a holiday tradition
known to all as the "Peppermint Pig"™
This "Peppermint Pig"™ as aptly it was named,
was cast of hard candy, similar in fashion to candy cane
and festive pink in color. And while the pig is honored in
Victorian holiday tradition as a symbol of good health,
happiness and prosperity, these special "Peppermint Pigs",
unique to Saratoga Springs, came to represent much more.
They proudly stood for an old-fashioned Yuletide itself-a
wonderful time when red-cheeked children laughed and rode
old wooden sleds over fresh snow, when church bells pealed
and warm memories were shared by a gathering of family and
friends. After the holiday dinner, the Pigs were broken
and shared by all in the hopes of good fortune for the
coming year.
As Christmas passed and time marched further
into a new century, the tradition of the "Peppermint Pig"™
continued on in popularity... until Father Time could wait
no longer. One by one the candy makers of Saratoga Springs
passed on to their reward and the "Peppermint Pig" became
but a wonderful memory. We, the Master Candy makers, at
Saratoga Sweets are honored to revive this timeless
tradition and invite you and your family to celebrate a
"Peppermint Pig"™ holiday season.
