"Then they plunged their hands into the stockings again. And they pulled out two long sticks of candy. It was peppermint candy, striped red and white. They looked and looked at the beautiful candy."
-- Laura I. Wilder, Little House on the Prairie
 
In the pioneer days, white sugar was hard to come by and was expensive. It was only used for special occasions.
 
So it was quite the treat when you got one in your stocking!
 
My peppermint sticks are an homage to the days gone by. A time when people appreciated the little things.
 
Made with a wood base and molded fabric with a touch of sugar sparkle, a silver rusted bell, and a mercantile tag. Smells like a peppermint Christmas. Comes in a set of four. Vintage tag says: Mercantile, Walnut Grove, MN.
 
Nellie approved! And don't forget to attend a Little House on the Prairie event to get Alison Arngrim to sign your tag!!
 
Merry Prairie Christmas!!