The marzipan pig is a traditional German, Dutch, Belgian, and Scandinavian confectionery consisting of marzipan shaped as a pig.
During Jul in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, a tradition is to eat a rice porridge known as risgrøt (risgrynsgröt in Swedish); a single almond is hidden in the porridge. Whoever finds the almond receives a marzipan pig as a prize. [1] The same tradition exists for Christmas Eve in Denmark, but with risalamande .
In Germany, marzipan pigs are given at New Year's for good luck (Glücksschwein). [2]