National Candy Cane Day
Candy enthusiasts will have a day to commemorate the red and white striped candies that are popular during the holidays on December 26th.
In 1844, a recipe for a straight peppermint candy stick, which was white with colored stripes, was published. However, several sources point to all-white candy sticks being used in much earlier times. Folklore informs of the candy cane's origins but there is no concrete evidence of its real beginning.. Literature first mentioned the candy cane in 1866, and it was first reported in connection with Christmas in 1874. Candy canes have been hanging on Christmas trees as early as 1882.
Fun candy cane facts: Fun candy cane facts:
- The average candy cane is 5 inches high
- Although most candy canes aren't sugar or calorie-free, they do not contain any fat or cholesterol
- Striped red and white candy canes were first introduced in 1900
- Brasher O. Westerfield's first candy canes were invented in 1921 by Brasher O. Westerfield. They were made by hand until then
- The candy cane was distributed to the masses by Bob McCormack and his brother-in-law & priest Gregory Keller.. When Keller invented the machine that made Bob's Candies go big time, what started out as candy-making for McCormack's relatives and relatives turned into mass production
- Traditionally, the candy canes' flavor is peppermint, but there are a variety of flavors
- Alain Roby, a Geneva pastry chef, holds the Guinness World Record for the longest candy cane measuring 51 feet long
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Is there a tradition of candy canes? Enjoy one from your stocking or pluck one from the tree. Share a candy cane with your sweetheart, neighbor, or child in your household.. However you celebrate, be sure to use #NationalCandyCaneDay when posting on social media.
Candy cane FAQ
Q. How many calories are in a candy cane?
A. Two servings of a 6-inch candy cane contain approximately 50-60 calories per serving.
Q. What kind of flavors do candy canes come in?
A. Candy manufacturers make various candy cane flavors. Cherry, sour apple, blueberry, watermelon, or orange are among the more popular ones. However, some brands take their flavor preferences a step further. How does pickle, bacon, mac and cheese, or rootbeer flavored candy canes look to you??
