Candy Cane Legend Printable

  Candy Cane Legend Printable

What are the candy cane's symbolic meanings?

The shape and form of the candy cane are seen to have religious significance by many individuals. Start with the white stripes that are thought to symbolize Christ's purity, while the red stripes are thought to represent the blood of Christ.

Next, the Holy Trinity is thought to be symbolized by the three delicate stripes. According to legend, Jesus' name is symbolized by the candy cane's "j" shape. Next, also according to legend, its toughness and solid texture represent the Church's rock-firm foundation. Meanwhile, an herb called hyssop is thought to be the source of the peppermint flavor. The purity of Jesus and the sacrifice he made were represented by hyssop in the Old Testament. Therefore, a shepherd's crook is supposed to be represented by the shape of the crook.

Whatever the case, it has become to represent the Christmas season. The red and white peppermint is still a fantastic choice among candy canes, despite the fact that they are now offered in a variety of shapes, colors, and flavors.

How did the candy cane become a Christmas symbol and tradition?

Around 350 years ago, the first candy cane was created. In addition to being served as a Christmas tree decoration, it has evolved over time into a Christmas symbol and tradition. The very first wasn't shaped like one. The only flavor was sugar, and it was white and unflavored.

According to legend, a choirmaster at the Germanic Cologne Cathedral dented sugar sticks into cane shapes to resemble shepherd's hooks around 1670, giving rise to the historical significance of the candy's cane shape. Children who attended the events received candy canes in all-white colors. The habit of doing this during church rituals soon extended throughout all of Europe and America and became a well-known tradition.

When did the original red and white candy canes originate?

In the early 1900s, Christmas cards featured complete white sugar canes. Around the turn of the 19th century, the first candy canes with red and white stripes were produced. In addition, candy producers inserted the peppermint flavor, which soon became a common flavor, around the same time that the very first striped candy canes made their debut.

Meanwhile, the first person to use candy canes as unique Christmas gifts for friends and family was an Atlantan named Bob McCormack in the 1920s. The first red and white candy canes were manufactured by hand and required a lot of energy to produce.

When Bob's brother-in-law Gregory Keller created a machine specifically for the automated processes of candy cane production in the 1950s, the time-consuming method of producing candy canes was completely abolished. Since it has been in operation for more than eighty years, Bob's Candies, his company, was the first to produce on large scale and sell candy canes globally.

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What fascinating details exist regarding candy canes?

Everyone's favorite Christmas treat is indeed candy canes, as well as here is the information for people who want to learn more about this festive treat.

• White was the only color available for 200 years for candy canes. It wasn't until the beginning of the 20th century that the red stripes we see today first appeared.
• On December 26th, Americans across the country observe National Candy Cane Day.
• 90% of candy cane sales take place from Thanksgiving through Christmas, making them seasonal items.
• The most popular non-chocolate treat throughout the month of December is candy canes.
• The second week in December is the single-largest week for sales of candy canes. This is probably due to the fact that week is the most popular for Christmas tree decorating.

Have you ever created your own candy canes from scratch for Christmas treats?

Why not try making your own candy canes instead of purchasing them from overcrowded, full-priced stores as Christmas treats? This adapted recipe is so simple to follow that even your kids may assist you in making these Christmas treats.

Ingredients required for a homemade candy cane recipe:

• 1 teaspoon of butter
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of light corn syrup
• Cream of tartar, 1/4 teaspoon
• 1 teaspoon of extract from peppermint or spearmint
• 6 drops of either red or green food coloring

Steps to make this homemade sugar cane recipe:

1. Two baking sheets should be butter-greased and kept separate. Heat the water, corn syrup, cream of tartar, sugar, and other ingredients to a boil in a big pot. Boil without mixing until a candy thermometer hits 280 degrees.
2. Extract and food coloring are added after the heat is turned off. Pour eight 8-inch. wide strips instantly onto the prepared pans. Allow to set for about 1-2 minutes, or until cool to touch.
3. Roll each strip into a 10-in. log as fast as you can. Each should be divided into two 5-inch lengths. Each should have the top curved to create a cane handle. Fully let it cool. Keep the jar sealed for storage.

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