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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 magic was in the
making.
The first dusting of winter's
snow gathered in darkened
downtown doorways and twirled by
night's wind seemed to dance and
whirl like sugarplum fairies.
Behind the oaken doors of
gingerbread-sized candy shops
that dotted Saratoga, tireless
old candy makers, bathed in
amber glow of crackling hearth
and bubbling candy pots, labored
on into 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
colour. 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, New York, came
to represent much more. They
proudly stood for and
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
fond recollections were shared
by family and friends. 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.
As holiday seasons 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 onto
their reward and the "Peppermint
Pigs"™ became but a wonderful
memory.
We at Saratoga Sweets are
honored to revive this timeless
tradition and invite you and
your family to celebrate a
"Peppermint Pig"™ holiday
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Happy Holidays
To All! |
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