At midnight on New Years Eve, you need to eat a marzipan pig, then you will have good luck all year long ! German tradition . In Germany the pig is a symbol of luck and prosperity. It's said this began in the middle ages when having pigs was a sign of wealth and that you would not go hungry. Today, small marzipan pigs are gifted around the holidays as a token of good fortune in the new year.
Made by Funsch ( in business since 1936) Germany. Each piggy weighs apr. 1.76 oz. You can tell me in the comment section which one you would like, or I will chose one at random.
At midnight on New Years Eve, you need to eat a marzipan pig, then you will have good luck all year long ! German tradition . In Germany the pig is a symbol of luck and prosperity. It's said this began in the middle ages when having pigs was a sign of wealth and that you would not go hungry. Today, small marzipan pigs are gifted around the holidays as a token of good fortune in the new year.
