The Story of the candy cane

Of all the beautiful traditions of Christmas, few are so ancient in the meaning and so rich in symbolism as the Candy Cane.

From the beginning of the tradition of the Christmas Tree, it was customary to decorate the tree with symbols of the newborn Christ. Candles represented the Light of the World, the star recalled that first Christmas night, and the shepherd's crook symbolized the humble shepherds in the fields near Bethlehem who were first to receive the news, "Unto you is born a Savior."

Christmas Tree decorations in Europe, from whice our tradition comes, were customarily made of food - principally cookies and candy. This symbolically expresses thanks for the children. Thurs, the shepherd's crook became the candy cane.

As time went on, many ornaments took on a more permanent nature, but the Candy Cane retains the ortiginal use and meaning of Christmas Tree ornaments.

Candy Cane on the Christmas Tree symbolize the Shepherds in the field on that first Christmas night - shepherds who heard the angel chorus and came to worship at the God for the food he has given us all during the year, and, not least of all, they are an inexpensive and delightful Christmas treat for the family.