{"product_id":"julegrise-papercraft","title":"Christmas pigs with ribbon | Papercraft","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree little Christmas pigs arrive in a row - decorated with fine red bows and ready to take their place on the Christmas table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pig has a surprisingly long history as a symbol of luck and abundance, and at Christmas time, we still encounter it as Christmas decorations, marzipan pigs, and the coveted prize for whoever finds the almond in the rice pudding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis charming paper cutout takes the classic Christmas pig and turns it into a little decoration that can be brought out year after year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet the Christmas pigs move in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut out the three little pigs and place them on a shelf, on the windowsill, or among your other Christmas decorations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are also perfect for the Christmas table. Use them as decorations among pine branches and candles, or let the children cut them out while they wait for Christmas dinner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paper cutout can also make for a lovely little hostess gift - or perhaps accompany the traditional marzipan pig if you are in charge of this year's \"almond gift\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-painted Danish paper cutout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paper cutout is designed by Tall Hat Tales and has a charming, hand-painted look, where the small pigs and their bows give the motif plenty of personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Christmas pig is an old motif in Nordic and Central European Christmas traditions and is found in many different forms - from straw pigs and ornaments to the sweet marzipan pig.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut why is it actually a pig?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy does the pig bring luck?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor centuries, the pig has been associated with prosperity, fertility, and abundance. Owning pigs meant access to valuable meat and fat and could be a sign that the household had resources to spare. In Central Europe, the pig therefore also developed into an actual symbol of luck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis still lives on in the German expression \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchwein haben\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - literally \"to have a pig,\" but used to mean being lucky. Therefore, you still find small pigs as lucky charms in countries like Germany and Austria, especially around Christmas and New Year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom lucky charm to marzipan pig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarzipan used to be a costly treat made of almonds and sugar, and far from something eaten on a daily basis. At some point, the two symbols were united: the precious marzipan and the pig as a sign of luck and prosperity. The marzipan pig became a popular sweet gift and lucky charm in the German-speaking parts of Europe and later spread to Scandinavia. In Denmark, it has gained a very special place on the Christmas table because, for many families, the marzipan pig has become the classic \"almond gift.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coveted almond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the rice pudding (risalamande) is served on Christmas Eve, a very special Danish hunt begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA whole almond is hidden in the dessert, and whoever finds it wins the almond gift. In many families, the prize is a marzipan pig, even though the almond gift has also been many other things over time. And then, of course, there is the old Christmas table tactic: if you find the almond early, you can discreetly hide it in your cheek and let the rest of the party continue eating in suspense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three little paper pigs thus bring together several Christmas traditions - the pig as an ancient symbol of luck, the sweet marzipan pig, and our own hunt for the almond in the rice pudding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnique Danish design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMotif with Christmas pigs with bows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on sturdy 300-gram paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA5 format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFigures are to be cut out yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable as Christmas decorations, hanging ornaments, table decorations, and place cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe motifs are hand-painted, and the front and back may therefore vary slightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMissing the tools?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the fine details of papercraft, we recommend a sharp hobby knife and a good cutting mat. You can purchase our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/skaeresaet-til-papercraft-og-papirklip-hobbykniv-skaereplade\" title=\"Skæresæt til papercraft og papirklip – hobbykniv \u0026amp; skæreplade\"\u003ecutting set for papercraft and paper cutting\u003c\/a\u003e, which includes an NT-Cutter precision knife with 10 blades as well as a Linex cutting mat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tall Hat Tales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62075933065484,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Julegrise_med_sl_je.png?v=1789028809","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/julegrise-papercraft","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}