Still, the history of the candy cane is mired in folklore, particularly among those who argue that the sweet is a symbol of Christianity. One legend suggests that an Indiana-based candymaker ...

Of all the sweet treats we associate with Christmas, nothing evokes the holiday spirit quite like the candy cane. With its decorative stripes and crisp peppermint flavor, it’s a holiday icon on ...

The tale, it seems, has as many twists as those tasty stripes -- and, as it turns out, most are the stuff of legend ... soon became the number-one candy cane maker, by volume, in the world.

Legend has it that it all started with a group ... Why Do Candy Canes Have Red and White Stripes? The early days of candy cane making was an arduous process of twisting, pulling, and bending ...

"Legend has it that in 1670 ... The earliest known documentation of a "candy cane" was in the short story "Tom Luther's Stockings," published in Ballou's Monthly Magazine in 1866.

1. THEY’VE BEEN AROUND SINCE THE 17TH CENTURY. While the origins of the candy cane are a bit murky, legend has it that they first appeared in hooked form around 1670. Candy sticks themselves ...

But, unfortunately, the excellent cast seems lost in the uneven story line. FYI: The Legend of the Candy Cane will air on PAX-TV on November 22 and also on December 22.

Unwrap the sweet story behind the origin of candy canes, from their simple start to their rise as a holiday symbol shaped by tradition, legend and a dash of creativity Of all the sweet treats we ...