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Candy Canes

Candy canes originated from Germany. Although associated with Christmas, they were actually invented to make children be quiet in church! A choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral in Germany was fed up with children interrupting his nativity scenes on Christmas Eve. So he commissioned a local sweetmaker to make a hard, stick-like sweet that children could suck on for a long period to keep them quiet. He specifically asked for a crook on top of the stick, to resemble the canes used by the shepherds in the nativity (and also because canes were used to punish naughty children!). Their popularity spread through Europe, often being handed out at nativity plays. Later on they found themselves becoming a Christmas tree decoration.

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Why do you eat candy canes on Christmas?

candy canes are yummy ---- Long ago, people created a hard rock candy that will symbolize Jesus. The shape J is the first letter of his name and the white shows his purity. The red stripes shows the blood he shed for us.

What makes candy canes?

Candy CanesGenerally, they are red and white striped and minty hard candy formed into the shape of a walking cane. Although, they can also be of any other flavors and colors such as all different fruits. Your Welcolm.

What are the ingredients in See's candy canes?

According to the package label, the ingredients are: dextrose, maltodextrin, malic acid and less than 2% of calcium stearate, artificial flavors, blue 1 lake, blue 2 lake, red 40 lake, yellow 5 lake, yellow 6 lake.

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What is the shape of a candy cane modeled after?

The shepherd's crook. The original maker of the candy cane thought to teach a Christian lesson in his sweet, so he made it like a shepherd's crook for The Good Shepherd, and striped it red to remind the child of the blood shed for his sins.

Which country did the candy canes come from?

Candy Canes were invented by the choirmaster one Christmastime for the children who attended the Christmas Mass in Cologne Cathedreal in Germany

What could a penny buy in the year 1928?

A penny could buy you a great many things in the year 1928. A penny could buy a child a piece of candy for example.

What flavors do the candy canes come in?

Candy canes some in all flavors like fruit, mint, and many others.

What to the stripes on candy canes stand for?

In the process of making the candy canes, they put red dye in the mixture, and while they are pully the canes, it forms into lines.

Red and white candy cane?

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.

History of candy canes?

because when you flip it upside down it looks like a J for Jesus

Also there is a poem about the Candy Cane:

Look at the Candy Cane
What do you see?
Stripes that are red
Like the blood shed for me
White is for my Savior
Who's sinless and pure!
"J" is for Jesus My Lord, that's for sure!
Turn it around
And a staff you will see
Jesus my shepherd
Was born for Me!

Where do candy canes come from?

Candy canes originated from Germany.

Although associated with Christmas, they were actually invented to make children be quiet in church!

A choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral in Germany was fed up with children interrupting his nativity scenes on Christmas Eve. So he commissioned a local sweetmaker to make a hard, stick-like sweet that children could suck on for a long period to keep them quiet. He specifically asked for a crook on top of the stick, to resemble the canes used by the shepherds in the nativity (and also because canes were used to punish naughty children!).

Their popularity spread through Europe, often being handed out at nativity plays. Later on they found themselves becoming a Christmas tree decoration.

Does the red and white candy canes represent the shepherd's crook?

They might. I think they do, but you would have to do lots of research into the History of Candy Canes to find out.

According to one story, the curve on the end was introduced so they could be hung on the back of a church pew.

How many candy canes are made each Christmas?

well i would say like 1000 because you only get them on christmas ir before christmas.

so wrong.... only one of the many candy cane producers 'estimates' their production to be twenty-five million+ pieces a year. Spangler in Bryan Tx., reported to be the largest candy cane maker in the nation, makes 2.7 million candy canes a day during the season. Also, keep in mind they also come in many flavors and colors now and not just the traditional peppermint.

Why do wife cane her husband?

If he is like me his wife canes him because he beged her to.

What is the japan candy cane?

The Japan Candy Cane is a unique Japanese snack that combines the traditional candy cane shape with various flavors and textures, often featuring fruity or sweet tastes. Unlike the typical peppermint flavor found in Western candy canes, these Japanese versions may include flavors like matcha, strawberry, or even seasonal variations. Additionally, they may be made from different ingredients, such as rice or gelatin, offering a distinctive twist. The Japan Candy Cane is popular during festive seasons and as a novelty treat.

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.

Should you have 100 pounds in money or a 100 pound present for Christmas?

Everyone probably has their own preferences, but I would take 100 pounds of money in 100 dollar bills or larger.

Candy Cane Lane play?

its a play about a couple of kids that learn the true meaning of Christmas just like every Christmas play