The Almond Pig

The Almond Pig: a wooden prize for a Danish Christmas tradition

The Almond Pig is a wooden pig figurine designed by Chresten Sommer as a prize for a beloved Danish Christmas game. In Denmark, a whole almond is hidden in the Christmas rice pudding dessert, and whoever finds it wins the almond gift, traditionally a marzipan pig.

After a month of holiday feasting, though, hardly anyone dreams of biting into a giant marzipan pig. So this classic has been reimagined as a charming wooden figure that brings years of joy instead of a stomachache. The side reads "I got the almond," so the winner can show off their luck with pride.

The trickiest gift of the season

As if Christmas presents weren't hard enough, there's also the almond gift to think about. With its cheeky smile and shiny eyes, this little pig makes a trophy that winners young and old will love, and a fun way to bring the tradition to your own holiday table.

The Almond Pig is made from FSC®-certified maple and thermo-treated ash.

Details

• Type: wooden pig figurine (Christmas almond game prize)
• Designer: Chresten Sommer
• Materials: FSC®-certified maple; FSC®-certified thermo-treated ash; leather; plastic
• Size: approx. 2.4 in tall, 1.7 in wide, 3.3 in long (6 × 4.2 × 8.5 cm)