Candy Cane Background
-Emma Irons

When candy canes originally came out in the 17th century in Germany, they were all white. In the 20th century, they changed to red and white. Why did they change? People think that candy canes changed to help bring in the Christianity using colors.rs ThewhereThe white symbolizes purity and red symbolizes the blood of Christ. The shape of the candy cane also is a symbol. The “J” shape represents Jesus 

and it also represents the staff that Jesus uses as the shepherd to help guide us. to help shepherdshepherd us. Peppermint was the chosen flavor because it is similar to hyssop which was used in the Old Testament for purification.  Did you ever notice the three red small stripes together? People have said that it represents the Holy Trinity. In the US, the person that made the candy cane popular was Bob McCormack. 

Fun Facts:

1. The longest candy cane ever made was in Switzerland in 2011 and it was 51 feet long.

2. National candy cane day is the day after Christmas, December 26th.

3. Approximately 2 billion candy canes are made every year.

4. Candy canes are the #1, non-chocolate candy, sold in December.

5. An unwrapped candy cane can stay fresh for 3-5 years.

6. A survey found that 72% say that the “proper way” to eat a candy cane is to start with the straight end.

What way do you believe is the best way to start to eat a candy cane?