The origin of the candy canes goes back over 350 years. In 1670 the choirmaster of the Cologne Cathedral in Germany bent the sugar- sticks into the shape of a shepherd's crook and the all-white candy canes were given out to the children on Christmas. This became a popular tradition and spread out throughout Europe. Many people have given religious meaning into the form of these candy canes. They say that its shape is like the letter 'J' in 'Jesus'.The use of candy canes on Christmastrees made its way to America around 1800.
Fifty-years later the red-and-white striped candy appeared. Now you can find them in all different types of coloured stripes.However the candy canes are now a symbol for christmas and joy for children.
This video shows you all about how the candy canes are made:
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