My roommate and I are eating candy canes and were curious about why they are in the shape of a cane. Any ideas??
2007-12-13 04:55:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
so they can be hung from the christmas tree
2007-12-13 04:58:08 · answer #1 · answered by cidermoo 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The History of the Candy Cane
2007-12-13 13:05:03 · answer #2 · answered by matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Candy Canes were originally white and handed out by a Sunday school teacher to his students during a lesson one Sunday. The only way the Sunday school teacher could hand out treats was with a lesson about it. The crook of the cane represents the Shepherds Staff and when the cane is turned upside down it is to represent the J for Jesus. I just found this out this year during a radio show. The stripes were introduced much later in years.
2007-12-13 13:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by Joy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There was a time at the start of the Xmas tree craze when decorations were simple and home made. Many people knew the recipe for making cane candy and these did not flouish until someone bent some to be hung on the tree. Candy makers didn't start producing great quantities until after WWII.
2007-12-13 13:07:15 · answer #4 · answered by googie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, I think your roommate is really cool.
Second off, I think they're in the shape of canes so we can hang them from wine glasses and make pretty decorations. :)
2007-12-13 13:08:31 · answer #5 · answered by mashthedestroyer 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they wouldn't be candy canes if they weren't in the shape of a cane
2007-12-13 12:59:01 · answer #6 · answered by ziggywit420 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
originally why it was made in the shape of a cane was to ease holding onto it
2007-12-13 13:02:41 · answer #7 · answered by bob67cam 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They're supposed to be in the shape of a shepard's crook (walking stick).
2007-12-13 13:00:15 · answer #8 · answered by migrainegirl1 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because if they were straight they'd be candy sticks.
2007-12-13 13:03:42 · answer #9 · answered by Hex the Fundies (JPAA) 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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Candy Poles was too ethnic..???
2007-12-13 13:26:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋