History of the Candy Cane
Explore 11.28.2007 #63
History of the Candy Cane
In the late 1800’s, a candy maker in Indiana wanted to express the meaning of Christmas through a symbol made of candy. He came up with the idea of bending one of his white candy sticks into the shape of a cane and incorporating several symbols of Christ’s love and sacrifice. First, he used a plain white peppermint stick. The color white symbolizes the purity and sinless nature of Jesus.
Next, he added three small stripes to symbolize the pain inflicted upon Jesus before His death on the cross. He added a bold stripe to represent the blood Jesus shed for humanity. When looked at with the crook on top, it looks like a shepherd’s staff, because Jesus is the Shepherd of man. If you turn it upside down, it becomes the letter “J”, symbolizing the first letter in Jesus’ name. The candy cane serves as a lasting reminder of what Christmas is really all about.
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sandy in seattle, missy_ry, *sapa*, Erin1225, and 27 other people added this photo to their favorites.
rebelshootsfan (55 months ago | reply)
Suh-weet.
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jkingone (55 months ago | reply)
Beautiful..
Kate Giovinco Photography (55 months ago | reply)
wow that is awesome I did not know that!
Young15 (55 months ago | reply)
Nice shot!
The texture is very cool but I think it might even look better without it.
love the colors
Great photo!
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libraryann (55 months ago | reply)
I hear carols when I look at this pic.
nice.
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arwazoo (55 months ago | reply)
I'll look next time I see a candy cane, that is very interesting!
Mesmereyed (55 months ago | reply)
Great composition and the color is a festive red.
jetsquirrell (55 months ago | reply)
great shot... and i dont think i ever knew this story... NICE!!
sandy in seattle (55 months ago | reply)
great capture ..
Your fantastic color picture is my winner!
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ruthieonart (55 months ago | reply)
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Erin1225 (55 months ago | reply)
Beautiful!!
Lv Hao (55 months ago | reply)
ya, so beautiful, may I know what's this? Candy?
something...blue (55 months ago | reply)
looks yummy
jacalynsnana (55 months ago | reply)
Beautiful!
♥♥♥J♥♥♥ (55 months ago | reply)
Seen at: The Candy Shop
daiseedeb (44 months ago | reply)
Come and join the group or please submit if you are already a yummymember! www.flickr.com/groups/thinkyummythoughts/!
This picture would be perfect for it!
kineticperplexity (44 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Candy Candy Candy!!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
bkwdayton - on hiatus (40 months ago | reply)
Your photo's been featured in our Admin's Choice: CANDY Theme Contest at Color Photo Award - PREMIER.
Vote here through 09 FEB 2009.
If selected as the GOLD Medalist your photo will be entered into the competition for our 2009 Photo of the Year. Good luck.
bkwdayton - on hiatus (40 months ago | reply)
Congratulations! Your photo is a
BRONZE Medalist - CANDY - Admin's Choice Contest - 2009
Color Photo Award - PREMIER.
bkwdayton - on hiatus (40 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Color Photo Award - BRONZE (qualified photos only - see Rules), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Your fantastic color picture is an Admin or Moderator choice for a Color Photo Award - BRONZE trophy. You may post your photo to Color Photo Award - BRONZE right away. You do not need to collect trophies from Color Photo Award - PREMIER.
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bkwdayton - on hiatus (33 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Color Photo Award - CHAMPIONS, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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bkwdayton - on hiatus (33 months ago | reply)
Don't forget...you can add your photo to our BRONZE group by clicking the blue button in the invitation.
E Dina | 90% off (32 months ago | reply)
Your photo deserves another BRONZE Color Photo Award trophy
Color Photo Award - BRONZE
Michelle in Ireland (30 months ago | reply)
this is absolutely fantastic !
You are invited to add this joyful photo to Joyful Simplicities
We hope to see you there!
Our theme this week is : Peppermints and Candy Canes