When this festivity began many many many decades ago, candy corn was the cheapest and best selling candy. So, its a traditional sweet.
Nerds are very popular candy for Halloween. So is bubble gum. Lollipops are the best bet since everybody likes them.
What would Halloween be without candy corn? There may not be one child in America who does not recognize the sugary, multicolored treat of fall and more specifically, Halloween. One of the most common candies offered at Halloween and certainly one of the most enjoyed, candy corn has come to symbolize the season itself.History of Candy CornFirst made around 1880 by Wunderlee Candy Company, candy corn was already quite popular, but it really took off when the Goelitz Candy Company, which also makes Jelly Belly candy, started making it in 1898. Multicolored candy was a novelty at the time and easily caught the interest of the public.Almost 20 million pounds, or around 8.3 billion kernels of candy corn were sold in 2001, 80% of which were sold within a few weeks of Halloween. That's a seasonal success if there ever was one. That the candy has not changed at all since 1880 is remarkable. Adults of all ages remember eating candy corn and are glad enough to provide it for their children and grandchildren.How Candy Corn is MadeToday's children still enjoy the candy and it's still made basically the same way, although now there are machines that take the place of people in the various steps of creating the candy corn shape and taste. The candy is made in three separate batches of flavored syrup which is colored three separate colors then poured into molds. First, the white is poured, then the orange and finally, the yellow syrup. Each color is allowed to fully set before the next color is added, which makes each band of color visually separate but fused together.Why is it so popular? Surely it's the taste, but the special shape and color has a lot to do with it, too. Farmers like it because it reminds people of real corn; grown ups like it because it's "cute" and kids like it because it's candy. And it's undeniably Halloween candy.
Few people have the time to research the interesting facts behind their favorite Halloween candy. It seems like one of those frivolous endeavors that isn't worth the effort. Still, the spirits of the season are well worth exploring when those few moments can be scared for a short primer on one of Halloween's grand traditions. Candy corn is one such tradition. You have George Renninger to thank for the three-colored candy. The 1880's must have been a grand time for candy because it's during this period that George was able to concoct his candy invention for the Wunderle Candy Company. Thanks to George's efforts, everyone knows of how great candy corn is, whether for eating or for decoration. The bite sized candies are meant to mimic the color of a kernel of corn, and in that goal they succeed. Each piece of candy corn is a kernel comprised mostly of those candy classic ingredients known as corn syrup and sugar. Not everyone has fallen in love with the taste of candy corn, but it's one of the staples of Halloween and can usually be found gracing the tables of those that love to decorate for spooky occasions. Its unique look is one of the reasons the kernels of candy are so memorable for Halloween aficionados. The three different colors make the brightly colored candy stand out even more, as if each section of the candy contained a different flavor of its own. This is an illusion, of course, as the entire kernel has the same ingredients throughout, but the color contrast For those that want a delicious treat and a decoration, candy corn fits the bill on both. A good decorating tip might be to put the candy corn in a festive Halloween bowl that matches your current Halloween decor, but to leave the candy corn open to be freely consumed by those that enjoy the spooky treat. The legend of candy corn is as deep as Halloween itself, and it will most likely always be one of the classiest icons of the season. You can make new friends today by putting out a large bowl of the Halloween favorite.
Halloween is a time of year associated with candy of all types, but one kind of candy that is seen in October and November and rarely any other time of the year is candy corn. Oddly enough, few people distribute candy corn at Halloween, but that's because it is not securely packaged, and no one wants to risk accidentally giving out tainted candy. At home, however, it's almost assured that if Halloween decorations are out, you will find a candy bowl somewhere filled with candy corn. This classic confection is very simple. The basic design is cone-shaped, with white at the tip, orange in the middle and yellow at the wide end. This array of colors is quite pleasing, calling to mind the changing leaves on the trees as well as the orange jack-o-lanterns with yellow light shining from within. The pieces are very small, so you can pop them into your mouth like you would an M&M. You can also grab a handful and munch on them. Candy corn is sugary and not particularly healthy, but that is true of most candies. At least when you eat candy corn, you can feel as though you are getting into the Halloween spirit. Most stores sell big bags of candy corn ideal for putting out for public consumption during parties or just for after school snacking. Along with the basic pattern, the look may vary with other colors coming into the mix. For instance, brown often replaces yellow, giving the candy a duller look. Even more interestingly, candy corn will sometimes be presented in an entirely different way so that it does not resemble corn kernels at all but instead looks like traditional Halloween objects. The most common of these is a pumpkin. Candy pumpkins of this type are round, and some may find them too much to handle in one bite, but they look very festive. Of all possible candy that one could have in October, none of them quite screams Halloween like candy corn. It's cheap and it's readily available, so why not buy some for your family? It will help ease the wait for trick-or-treating and look very attractive on the table.
What would Halloween be without those sweet, tri-colored, candy corn candies, and how much fun would it be to make some easy Halloween candy corn crafts with the kids? These candy corn crafts are really easy to make, and if they don't eat all the candy corn first, they will have some great crafts. The bonus is that candy corn is very inexpensive, and it won't put a hole in your budget. So get plenty of candy corn, and try these candy corn crafts for Halloween.Candy Corn Picture FrameThis is a super gift for grandparents, or for moms to stick on the refrigerator door. Go to the crafts store and find plastic picture frames with at least a one half inch border. Using a dot of Elmer's glue on the back of one candy corn, stick it to frame. You can cover the frame completely, or strategically place the candy corns, but be sure to let it dry when you are finished. Place a fun picture in the frame, and they are all set!Candy Corn Necklace or Strings for DecoratingFrom the crafts store you will need thin, but strong thread and strong needles. Take the candy corns and string them one by one for the desired length. If making necklaces, simply tie the two ends tightly together to go over the head. To make strings for decorations for a Halloween party, start and end with a button, so that you'll have an end piece. Hang across windows, doors, or anywhere.Halloween Candy BucketLook in crafts stores, or at your local department store for kid's plastic buckets, and thin rolls of ribbon. Get all different colors so the kids can have their favorites. Have the children write their names on the buckets with ballpoint pens. Next, cut the ribbon into 5"-6" strips, and with Elmer's Glue, adhere the ribbon to cover the pen letters, so that they now have their names spelled with ribbon! Use candy corn as decoration; adhere with Elmer's Glue. They can use as many, or as few, as they like. Be sure to let dry, and they have their own personalized Halloween bucket.
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Candy corn may well be one of America's oldest Halloween sweet treats. The tasty confection dates back to the 1880s, when candy maker George Renninger of Wunderle Candy Co. is believed to have first created the classic candy in Philadelphia. The tri-colored novelty was like nothing else on the market at the time. Today, many of us can't imagine celebrating Halloween without a enjoying a few handfuls of candy corn. About 15 billion of the sugary kernels are sold annually, according to statistics from the National Confectioners Association. More than 35 million pounds of candy corn will be produced this year, the association estimates. Although many companies make candy corn, the Jelly Belly Candy Co. has been manufacturing the treat for longer than any other company in the industry. The candy-making predecessor of Jelly Belly -- then called Goelitz Confectionery Company began producing candy corn around 1898 at a factory in Cincinnati, Ohio. The process is handled by machines today, but it used to be a difficult task that was carried out manually. In those early days, a candy maker or "runner" would have to lift and carry buckets loaded with about 50 pounds of hot candy mixture. The runner would make three trips along the production line, dropping a small amount of the fondant each time into cornstarch, kernel-shaped molds. The process allowed the candy maker to create the white, orange and yellow layers of color in the treat. Candy corn remains a mainstay in the Halloween bounty collected by trick-or-treaters every year. If you're counting calories, candy corn might even be considered a good alternative to other seasonal choices. Although most candy corn recipes include ingredients like sugar and corn syrup, one serving of about 22 pieces contains just 140 calories. Candy corn has earned the distinction of having its own commemorative calendar date National Candy Corn Day which is celebrated on Oct. 30th each year. Candy lovers will be happy to know that the varieties of this popular treat are expanding. Candy corn is produced in pastel colors for Easter, red and pink shades for Valentine's Day and green and red for Christmas, so it now can be enjoyed year-round.
Halloween is made up so people could have fun and celebrate with your family or so people could have candy.
Usually, Candy is the biggest thing in the US for Halloween. Things like snickers, chocolate bars, candy corn, and cookies are very popular for trick-or-treating. Sometimes if you're lucky, somebody will put something really cool in your trick-or-treat bag, such as a really good Halloween cookies. One time, I got this amazingly crafted Halloween cookie that was so good I went back to the house and asked the person where they got it and they gave me the website for it lol. Check it out, it'll give you an example of really good Halloween food.
candy is popular because everyone knows what it is.
We celebrate Halloween so that we have an excuse to eat candy and get a good scare. It originated as
so they can get candy