National Candy Cane Day
Candy enthusiasts will be able to celebrate the red and white striped candies that are popular during the holidays on December 26th..
A recipe for a straight peppermint candy stick, which was white with colored stripes, was published in 1844. However, some accounts refer to all-white candy sticks from long before those 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:
- The typical candy cane is 5 inches tall
- Although most candy canes are not sugar or calorie-free, they do not contain any calories or cholesterol, and they do not have any fat or cholesterol
- In 1900, Striped red and white candy canes were first introduced
- Brasher O. Westerfield, 1921 The first machine to make candy canes was invented in 1921 by Brasher O. Westerfield. They were made by hand before that time
- Bob McCormack and his brother-in-law & priest Gregory Keller brought the candy cane to the masses. When Keller introduced the machine that made Bob's Candies go big, it turned from candy-making for McCormack's relatives and family to mass production
- Traditionally, peppermint is the most popular candy canes flavor, but there are a variety of flavors
- The Guinness World Record for the longest candy cane, measuring 51 feet long, is held by Alain Roby, a Geneva pastry chef
How to celebrate #nationalcandycaneday
Do you have candy cane traditions? Is there a tradition? Choose one from your stocking or pluck one from the tree. Make a candy cane with your sweetheart, neighbor, or child in your household. If posting on social media, be sure to use #NationalCaneDay.
Candy cane FAQ
How many calories are in a candy cane?
A. Two servings of a 6-inch candy cane contain approximately 50-60 calories per serving.
What kind of flavors do candy canes come in? Q. What kind of candy canes come in?
A. Candy manufacturers produce a variety of candy cane flavors. Cherry, sour apple, blueberry, blueberry, watermelon, or orange are among the most popular ones. However, some brands push their flavor preferences one step farther. How does pickle, bacon, mac and cheese, or rootbeer flavored candy canes look to you?
