They used to be straight and were called peppermint sticks. Someone came up with the idea of bending the end into a hook so they could hang on the Christmas tree. The result looked like a cane, hence the name. The alliteration seals the deal.
No one looked at canes and said, “We need a candy version of that.”
Canes, as in shepherds’ staffs. To represent the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. The red represents the blood He shed for those who believe, and the white represents His purity—His perfect holiness. He is the only one who could pay the price we all deserve to pay for our sin.
whahoppened about 3 years ago
I find there are a number of things you should not examine closely.
dlkrueger33 about 3 years ago
From candy for kiddies to canes for Grandpa. Candy canes. They should sell red and white striped canes at Christmas (not the candy).
ChessPirate about 3 years ago
I always assumed it was so they could easily be put on the Christmas Tree…
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tjason910 almost 3 years ago
hmmmm true
cuzinron47 almost 3 years ago
They’re getting the little kiddies ready for the future.
Ed The Red Premium Member almost 3 years ago
They used to be straight and were called peppermint sticks. Someone came up with the idea of bending the end into a hook so they could hang on the Christmas tree. The result looked like a cane, hence the name. The alliteration seals the deal.
No one looked at canes and said, “We need a candy version of that.”
Taracinablue almost 3 years ago
Canes, as in shepherds’ staffs. To represent the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. The red represents the blood He shed for those who believe, and the white represents His purity—His perfect holiness. He is the only one who could pay the price we all deserve to pay for our sin.