Candy Canes are probably the most traditional candy I could name. Since I was a child I have already seen and loved candy canes. They are noticeably popular every Christmas season. I can see them hanging on the Christmas trees, windows, doors and walls. They even vary in sizes from the tiniest to the largest. Now, let us trace the roots of this very traditional candy.
This candy is said to have started being distributed in the 17th century when European Christians adopted the use of foods like cookies and sugar stick candies as decors for their Christmas trees. However, the first recorded account of candy cane’s existence was in 1670.
It all started when a choirmaster in Cologne, Germany bent the sugar stick candies to make it look like the staff of the shepherds. From then on, candy canes hanged on the Christmas trees became a tradition all over the world. Christmas season and candy canes are pretty much related to each other.
Candy canes as of today have a wide variety of flavors, colors and designs. But before these choice of flavors came it used to be just plain and simple. This traditional candy cane used only one color and that is white. Then, its flavor is just sugar and nothing else.
As part of Christmas tradition, candy canes were handed by the priests to the kids. This Christmas tradition eventually spread to other parts of the world namely: America and Britain. Christmas will never be complete without the sight of candy canes hanging around us.
The American history of candy canes dates back in the year 1847. It began when a certain German immigrant decorated his house with candy canes. After 50 years, striped candy canes were distributed in the market as well. Though, the mind behind the emergence of this type of candy cane is still unknown. Then, the two flavors such as: peppermint and wintergreen came into the market scene.
From the first day that this type of candy was introduced to the people, it has always been part of our annual celebration of Christmas. Upon looking back at its history, I realized that what made this type of candy really special is its sacredness and timelessness. It was not just meant for any marketing success but it aimed to let people be reminded of God’s love to humankind.
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