tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post2729291264997237983..comments2023-07-21T03:00:15.795-07:00Comments on Jeri’s Organizing & Decluttering News: Piggy Banks and Money Boxes: Homes for the Spare ChangeJeri Danskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-25595308652492060692011-03-04T01:05:04.817-08:002011-03-04T01:05:04.817-08:00These are all adorable and now, having read the co...These are all adorable and now, having read the comments, I've learned something, too! Thanks, Jeri, and thanks for asking the question, Claire!Cynthia Friedlobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678323220024869277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-9960386194201576262011-03-03T09:48:01.571-08:002011-03-03T09:48:01.571-08:00Claire, Wikipedia provides two theories:
In Middl...Claire, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piggy_bank" rel="nofollow">Wikipedia</a> provides two theories:<br /><br />In Middle English, "pygg" referred to a type of clay used for making various household objects such as jars. People often saved money in kitchen pots and jars made of pygg, called "pygg jars". By the 18th century, the spelling of "pygg" had changed and the term "pygg jar" had evolved to "pig bank." Once the meaning had transferred from the substance to the shape, piggy banks began to be made from other substances, including glass, plaster, and plastic.<br /><br />An alternative theory, and the one usually given for the origin in German sources, is that in Germany and surrounding countries the pig is a symbol of good luck or good fortune, hence keeping money in a piggy bank will bring good fortune.Jeri Danskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-87578310693633036192011-03-03T09:31:41.307-08:002011-03-03T09:31:41.307-08:00I like the flying pig on wheels!
I'm curious:...I like the flying pig on wheels!<br /><br />I'm curious: what's the origin of the connection between pigs and saving coins? Why pigs and not some other animal or figure? <br /><br />Personally, I use a pit-fired and burnished red clay pot that my mother gave me years ago to toss all change into. I call it my Pot of Gold. Of course, it makes taking change OUT easier, which may defeat the purpose... :-) But then, when I'm feeling broke, it's nice to be able to rummage around in the Pot of Gold and dig out enough quarters to treat myself to a decaf mocha!Claire Josefinehttp://www.ClaireJosefine.comnoreply@blogger.com