What does the candy cane symbol mean?
The ubiquitous Christmas candy cane is a symbol of the simple roots of Christianity, one so old that we have all but forgotten its origin. The candy takes the shape of a shepherd’s crook, representing the humble shepherds who were first to worship the newborn Christ.
What is the candy cane modeled after?
Because of the shepherds in the Nativity story, the choirmaster bent the candy sticks into canes to represent the shepherd’s crook. The cane-shaped candy sticks became a tradition at the church. Their popularity eventually spread to other areas throughout Europe.
What is the true story of the candy cane?
“Legend has it that the candy cane dates back to 1670, when the choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany handed out sugar sticks among his young singers to keep them quiet during the Living Creche ceremony,” Schildhaus says. “In honor of the occasion, he bent the candies into shepherds’ crooks.”
Why do we put candy canes on the Christmas tree?
The Origins of the Candy Cane Many have attached a religious connection to them, saying that the white candy cane represented the sinlessness of the life of Jesus. As for the shape, many also claim that it’s meant to look like a shepherd’s hook, to remind children of the shepherds who visited the baby Jesus.
What is the meaning behind the candy cane?
The large red stripe was for the blood shed by Christ on the cross so that we could have the promise of eternal life. Unfortunately, the candy became known as the candy cane–a meaningless decoration seen at Christmastime. But the true meaning behind the candy cane is still there for those who have eyes to see and ears to hear.
What to do with candy cane legend poems?
Now, onto those FREE PRINTABLES! I created a graphic using the Candy Cane Legend Poem. There are three different printables available: Full-size for framing, large gift tags, and small gift tags. They would be great for decorating and gifting.
What can I do with candy cane?
Party Games, Holidays, Paper Crafts, DIY Room Decor, and Gifts! These beautiful printable bookmarks contain the legend of the candy cane. This sweet Christmas story is the perfect addition to one of your Christmas gift.
What is the candymaker’s gift?
And every Christmas I would read, The Candymaker’s Gift: A Legend of the Candy Cane by Helen Haidle and David C. Cook. As the title suggests, it is the legend of the candy cane, and I’d like to share it with you. Following the story, I have made some FREE PRINTABLES for you, just in time for Christmas gift giving. So, read and enjoy…