The holiday season kicks in after Thanksgiving, with National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on repeat and Starbucks' red cups making an appearance. Peppermint flavor takes center stage, tasting better between Thanksgiving and Christmas. What are the best peppermint treats, foods, and novelties out there? To get started on your hunt, check out this list of great peppermint items. Peppermint, or Mentha x piperita, is a hybrid mint - a cross between watermint and spearmint. This cool fact might surprise you: the plant, once native to Europe and the Middle East, is now widespread thanks to cultivation. Carl Linnaeus, a renowned botanist who created taxonomy, first described peppermint in 1753. Little did he know it would end up in seasonal Oreos and coffee drinks. Peppermint is also useful in essential oils and aromatherapy, but let's be real, you're probably thinking of peppermint Drumsticks. This list isn't just about food, though - it includes classic characters like Peppermint Patty from Peanuts and the legendary Peppermint Pig. Read up on the Peppermint Pig if you're not familiar, then vote for your favorite peppermint treats below to make the most of the holiday season.
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