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According to legend, the candy cane gained its current shape circa 1670, when craftsmen created them in the shape of shepherds' crooks at the request of the choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany.
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The first historical reference to the familiar cane shape though goes back to 1670.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 ...
- Mary Bellis
The first documented use of candy canes in the U.S. dates back to 1847, when German-Swedish immigrant August Imgard decorated a blue spruce tree with candy canes and paper ornaments,...
In 1919, in Albany, Georgia, Robert McCormack began making candy canes for local children and by the middle of the century, his company (originally the Famous Candy Company, then the Mills-McCormack Candy Company, and later Bobs Candies) had become one of the world's leading candy cane producers.
Jun 13, 2021 · About 1900 - Candy Canes Become Red and White. According to Smithsonian, red and white candy canes became popular around 1900, combining the classic red-striped peppermint stick with the hook shape. These candy canes were made by hand, making them somewhat costly and prone to breakage.
- Kate Miller-Wilson
The first documented case of candy canes occurred in 1847 when a German-Swedish immigrant named August Imgard of Wooster, Ohio, decorated a small blue spruce tree with the candy. Peppermint...
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The candy cane has transcended its humble beginnings to achieve worldwide fame, particularly as a symbol of holiday cheer. Its journey from European confection to global icon encompasses adoption in America, international recognition, and current trends.
