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What is the red and white candy called?
Candy canes
Candy canes are an iconic symbol of Christmas. Their red and white stripes adorn trees and homes during the holidays while their minty flavour delights taste buds.
Why do we have candy canes at Christmas?
According to Ace Collins’ Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas, candy canes first came into being around 1670 in Cologne, Germany. Legend holds that the choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral was searching for a way to keep the children in the choir quiet during the long Christmas service.
What do red and white candy canes represent?
It is believe that the red stripes of the candy cane represent the blood of Christ and the white stripes of the candy cane represent the purity of Christ. The three fine stripes are believed to represent the Holy Trinity. The ”j” shape of the candy cane is said to represent the name of Jesus.
Why is the candy cane shaped like it is?
The first candy sticks were made in 1670 by the choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral in Germany. They were a gift to the children attending the Christmas Nativity pageant. Because of the shepherds in the Nativity story, the choirmaster bent the candy sticks into canes to represent the shepherd’s crook.
What does the white on a candy cane mean?
purity
The white base color of the candy cane symbolizes Jesus’ purity; the red stripes symbolize Jesus’ blood when he died on the cross; and the J shape was chosen to represent the J in Jesus.
What games to play at Christmas with the family?
Fun Christmas Games for Kids
- 20 QUESTIONS: CHRISTMAS EDITION. 2+ Players.
- CANDY CANES (Holiday ‘Spoons’) 3+ Players.
- SANTA LIMBO. 3+ Players.
- CHRISTMAS CAROL PICTIONARY. 4+ Players.
- CHRISTMAS CHARADES. 4+ Players.
- CHRISTMAS MEMORY GAME. 2+ Players.
- FAMILY FEUD CHRISTMAS. 5+ Players.
- STOCKING GUESSING GAME. 4+ Players.
What’s the origin of the red and white candy cane?
Multiple tales, stories, and legends have labeled the hook and the red-and-white appearance of the candy cane as a Christian invention. It is certain that today’s candy canes are derived from straight sticks with a natural white color, as were depicted in Christmas artwork until the early 1900’s.
Why was the hook shape added to candy canes?
Allegedly, the church board did not think sugary sticks were appropriate, so the choirmaster added the hook shape and said they were representative of a shepherd’s staff. This was more acceptable because the Bible featured stories of shepherds who were the first to hear the news of the birth of Christ.
Why are candy canes used in the nativity scene?
Striped candy canes began appearing in paintings and drawings after this period. One common story tells the tale of a German choirmaster in the 1670s bending the sticks into “shepherd’s staffs,” as a symbol of Jesus the Good Shepherd. These were given to children to keep them quiet during long nativity scene services.
When did they start putting candy canes on Christmas trees?
A magazine called Nursery Monthly mentioned candy canes in association with Christmas in 1874. In 1882, a magazine called Babyland mentioned them being hung on Christmas trees. Candy canes are often handed out with cards that explain their religious significance.