When is National Candy Cane Day?
Tuesday December 26thCandy 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
