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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.
- Mary Bellis
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.
Dec 7, 2018 · Most, however, agree the white candy cane made its U.S. debut in 1847 in Wooster Ohio, according to Schildhaus, when August Imgard, a German-Swedish immigrant, decorated a small blue spruce...
- Lesley Kennedy
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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, according...
The History of Candy Cane. The original candy cane was made 350 years ago. Over time the candy cane has become a symbol and tradition during the Christmas holiday, used as a decoration for Christmas trees. The first candy cane was not made in the shape of a cane.
Over the years, the candy cane evolved from a simple white stick to the iconic red-and-white-striped treat we recognize today. This evolution is thought to have occurred around the turn of the 20th century, aligning with the candy cane becoming a symbol of the holiday season.
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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.
