Two little piggies will not become Christmas Eve roast pork thanks to a holiday pardon they received from a Florida mayor.

Image via Facebook You've heard of turkey pardons at Thanksgiving, but you probably never heard of a pig pardon before. In a Cuban twist on the holiday tradition, a Florida mayor is pardoning two baby pigs just in time for Christmas.

In a unique blend of Cuban culture and festive goodwill, a Florida mayor has introduced a heartwarming tradition to the holiday season: a Christmas pardon for baby pigs. This quirky ceremony not only pays homage to the longstanding custom of clemency during the holidays but also reflects the vibrant Cuban-American heritage of the region.

Two piglets, Glinda and Elphaba, received pardons from Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava on Friday, saving them from becoming traditional Christmas Eve meals. The ceremony, held outside Latin Cafe 2000 in downtown Miami,