Thursday, December 22, 2011

Fact of the Day: German Candy Canes





Candy Canes are believed to have originated in an German church. A choirmaster thought that giving candy to children would prevent them from making noise during worship. A hook shape was added to make children remember the shepherds who visited Jesus. White was chosen to remind children of the sinless life of Jesus.


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4 comments:

  1. Marionetka ModyDecember 22, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    yummy ;) but in Poland not very popular

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  2. JDCDecember 22, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    So those kids got candy every time they went to church? pretty sweet deal.

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  3. Jaya JDecember 22, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Thanks. Never knew that :p

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  4. TeddiDecember 24, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    & we know you hate candy canes.

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