Colorful Christmas Candycanes

National Candy Cane Day is celebrated on December 26 in the United States.

The world’s largest candy cane was created in 2011 and was 63 feet tall.
Candy canes do not have any fat or cholesterol.
The average-sized candy cane (5 inches) weighs roughly half an ounce and only has 50 calories.
Originally, candy canes were only white, and they didn’t have the bend….so they were candy STICKS?
The candy cane was first mentioned in association with Christmas in 1874.
In 1882, candy canes were first hung on Christmas trees.

Candy Canes on the Tree

Christmas candy canes
Hanging on the tree,
I think that Mommy hung them there
Especially for me.

I’m not allowed to take one until
Christmas Eve is here.
But I want one oh so badly,
‘Cause they taste like Christmas cheer.

Maybe if I sneak one from the back
I won’t get caught.
But that would be dishonest, and
That’s not what Mommy taught.

So I’ll have to wait for Christmas
Because Santa would surely see.
If I snitch an early candy cane,
He won’t bring gifts for me.

I knew guy who collected candy canes and they were all in mint condition

In 1921, Brasher O. Westerfield invented a machine that could automatically make candy canes. Before this, each cane was made by hand.

Candy canes can also be used for toppings on desserts or as an extra in hot chocolate, yes, a candy cane hot chocolate stirrer!

Why are Christmas trees so bad at knitting? They have too many needles. – 1