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One of the reasons thought to be was: A long while ago in churches, when kids cried, the priest would give them a white cane made of candy (Which represents a Sheppard's cane). Then a little bit later, (It might have been when christ rose or died) They added the red stripes to represent the blood of christ.
Thats just a tale I have heard there are a couple of others.
What else can I help you with?
What do you call red and white sweet in the shape of cane?
candy cane
What is red and white and red and white and red and white?
Three mixes of pink, or a candy cane.
What is sweet red and white for Christmas?
candy cane
What is a red and White Christmas treat?
A red and white treat is a peppermint candy cane.
Is a candy cane red with white stripes or white with red stripes?
it is white with a red stripe. The red has no flavor only the white.
What is the name of the hook shaped red and white candy given to children at Christmas?
A candy cane!
What do the white in a candy cane represent?
The white in candy cane is how purified Jesus is.
What does th red on the candy cane represent?
The red on the candy cane symbolizes Jesus's blood.
What does the white represent in a candy cane?
The white on a candy cane is said to represent a sinless life.
What does the candy cane resemble and what was its name?
The red in the candy cane represents the suffering and blood of Jesus. The white in the candy cane represents the pureness of Jesus.The candy cane looks like a shepherds crook. That represents Jesus being the good shepherd. When you turn the candy cane upside down it looks like a J. That stands for Jesus.
Who invented the fist candy candy cane?
In 1670 in Germany, but they were not red/white but white only. It wasn't until the 20th century that stripes were added.
What is a white peppermint candy without stripes?
A white peppermint candy without stripes is a plain cane.
