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This holiday treat is a staple of every Christmas. Come find out how they're made.Gaming Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC68fF7KHl6Os3JsIa7Mh4rgGa...
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Today we are going behind the history of the this holiday candy. Why was it invented? where did it come from? How is it made?
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Dec 16, 2016 · The characteristic red stripes did not appear on candy canes until the early 1900s. It’s not clear who introduced the stripes to the candy, but this is the first time we see evidence of red...
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- Candy Cane Olympics
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- 1 – Candy Cane 4×1 Relay
- 2 – Caneball Derby
- 3 – Candy Cane Stringing
- 4 – Quadruple Spin
- 5 – Candyboard
- 6 – Candy Cane Canyoning
- 7 – Candy Cane Pond
I’ve put together everything you need to have your own candy cane Olympics at home! This would be great for families, kid parties, and honestly even a spaced out event if you just kept individual families on teams together and kept them spaced out! Okay so real quick before we get into the actual games, here’s a quick run down of how we set up our ...
If you have two teams, I recommend choosing an odd number of games instead of playing all ten. That way there’s no chance you can end up in a tie at the end!
I’ve included instructions (and supplies) for each of the ten candy cane game ideas below, but it can be a bit tricky to understand just from writing. I recommend watching the video below to see how they actually work – the video is super helpful!
Okay so the basic idea of this game is a team relay where you’ll be walking and passing candy canes (like a relay baton) to see who can finish first. Players:Each team needs 3 or 4 players Supplies needed: 1. One candy cane per teammate + one extra candy cane 2. Tape (to mark the starting/finish line) How to Play: Have half of each team line up on ...
If you’ve ever done a homerun derby, this is kind of like that – baseball but with candy canes! Players:1 player per team (or if you have a small group, everyone could be given a chance to bat for their team) Supplies needed: 1. One candy cane stick(get a few extras in case one breaks) 2. Regular size or jumbo marshmallows How to Play: Give each pl...
This game sounds easy but definitely takes a little finesse. The basic idea is players have to transfer a candy cane to each other hanging on a string. Players:Each team needs 2 players – I highly recommend two players that are about the same height (so not a kid and adult) Supplies needed: 1. One candy cane per teammate (have some extras on hand i...
This game is probably the easiest of all the games and great to get older family members or younger kids involved. It’s basically just spinning the candy cane on a table to complete the quadruple cane challenge! Players:Each team needs 1 player Supplies needed: 1. One candy cane per teammate (plus a few extras in case one breaks) 2. Table/surface w...
If you’ve ever played shuffleboard, this game is kind of like that but with what else? Candy canes! Players:Each team needs just one player Supplies needed: 1. One candy cane per player 2. Five marshmallows per player (or you can do 7 or 10, whatever you want) – I recommend different color marshmallows or marking the marshmallows in some way 3. Pai...
You’ve seen people rappel or canyon down mountains and cliffs right? This is a candy cane version of that fun sport! Players:Each team needs 2 players Supplies needed: 1. One candy cane per teammate (plus extras in case they break) 2. One plastic cup per team 3. String that’s long enough to reach from the end of a table, over the table, and into a ...
This game is the equivalent of fishing for candy canes but with a little finesse! Fishing with finesse! Players:Each team needs 1 player Supplies needed: 1. Large mason jar, candy, or some other heavy cylinder item you can put the plate on top of (so the candy canes hang down) 2. Something large and heavy to put on the plate to weight it down 3. A ...
Jan 8, 2020 · Believe it or not, the origin of the candy cane actually goes back hundreds of years to a time when candy-makers, both professional and amateur, were making hard sugar sticks as a favorite confection.
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A common story of the origin of candy canes says that in 1670, in Cologne, Germany, the choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral, wishing to remedy the noise caused by children in his church during the Living Crèche tradition of Christmas Eve, asked a local candy maker for some "sugar sticks" for them.
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Jun 13, 2021 · If you've ever wondered about the history of candy canes, you're not alone. Where did their shape come from? How did their flavor change? Find out here.
