Feeling patriotic? Enjoy the delicious, colorful fun at your 4th of July celebrations with M&M's Milk Chocolate Patriotic Mix. Why Are These Called a Patriotic Mix? M&M's Milk Chocolate Patriotic Mix has the word patriotic in the name because the milk chocolate candy comes in red, white and blue varieties to emulate the colors of the United States flag. Whether you're hosting or going to a picnic, festival, block party, barbecue or cookout, these patriotic M&M's are certain to delight other party goers who are celebrating the independence of the United States. The Origin of These Patriotic M&M's M&M's Milk Chocolate Patriotic Mix candies were first introduced in 1991 after M&M's started releasing holiday-themed varieties in the 1980s. The patriotic candy hasn't only come in milk chocolate flavors either; they have also come in peanut and crispy s'mores varieties. And the candies haven't only come in large packages like this one. Smaller, fun-sized packages have also been marketed in the same red, white and blue patriotic colors to celebrate the independence of the United States.