What is 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
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