Pig Christmas ornaments at The Christmas Shop
Within the animal Christmas ornaments, the pig stands out as an unexpected favourite. Inge Glas Manufaktor supplies the classic version: a pink glass pig on a small green meadow, mouth-blown in the Bavarian region and hand-painted. There's also a glass wild boar from the same brand for anyone after a forest or hunting feel. Combine with rooster, cow, sheep and goose from the same line for a complete farmyard tree.
The pig as a lucky charm
The symbolism behind the pig is rich. In German and Austrian tradition, the pig has stood for luck and prosperity for centuries. 'Schwein gehabt' is the German phrase for being lucky, literally 'had a pig'. On New Year's Day, marzipan good-luck pigs are still given as gifts. Inge Glas Manufaktor, with its roots in Bavaria, has carried the pig in its collection for decades. A wink and a wish for the coming year in one ornament.
Pink pig, wild boar or as part of a farmyard
Two main variants hang in the collection. The pink pig on a green meadow is the classic version, playful and a touch nostalgic. The wild boar from Inge Glas, darker and sturdier with visible tusks, suits a forest or hunting theme. For anyone after a full farmyard tree, combine the pig with a glass rooster, cow and goose, all from Inge Glas Manufaktor.
For a country or nostalgic Christmas tree
A pig Christmas ornament looks best in a country-style or nostalgic Christmas tree. Combine with fir branches, jute garlands and wooden elements for that farmyard warmth. The wild boar fits better with a forest theme alongside squirrel ornaments, owls, deer and pinecones. For anyone after a playful tree with something not everyone has, the pig is a quiet little favourite.
