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Sep 14, 2008 · Xmas comes early this year...but I managed to find this ULTRA RARE mp3 of the holiday song.
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True story of the creation of the Christmas candy cane in a song written by Mary Rice Hopkins and Linda Stevenson.
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Discover the fascinating history of the candy cane! 🌟 Did you know the origin of the candy cane dates back to 1670 in Cologne, Germany? A clever choir master used candy sticks to keep...
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The first historical reference to the familiar cane shape though goes back to 1670. The choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany first bent the sugar-sticks into the shape of canes to represent a shepherd's staff. The all-white candy canes were then given out to children during the long-winded nativity services. The clergymen's custom of han...
About 50 years later, the first red-and-white-striped candy canes appeared. No one knows who exactly invented the stripes, but based on historical Christmas cards, we know that no striped candy canes appeared prior to the year 1900. Illustrations of striped candy canes didn't even show up until the beginning of the 20th century. Around that time, c...
There are many other legends and religious beliefs surrounding the humble candy cane. Many of them depict the candy cane as a secret symbol for Christianity during a time when Christianswere living under more oppressive circumstances. It has been claimed that the cane was shaped like a "J" for "Jesus" and that the red-and-white stripes represented ...
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Dec 25, 2011 · Believe it or not, candy canes didn't always have stripes…and they weren't always shaped like canes. Instead, they developed from simple white sugar sticks made as candy for children. In the mid-1600s, confectioners ( candy makers) made candy sticks by hand.
Traditional candy canes have always been recognized for their iconic red and white stripes and peppermint flavor. It was around the year 1900 when this classic design became a favorite, pairing a minty taste with the festive appearance.
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Dec 22, 2019 · Candy canes are an iconic symbol of Christmas. Their red and white stripes adorn trees and homes during the holidays while their minty flavour delights taste buds.
