candy canes

[Gerianne]

there is a story behind the making of candy canes.
The shape is a "J" for Jesus.

[tfw6693]

  Yes, nice story too.

I thoroughly enjoy Christmas and what it means and stands for.

[Nancy5]

I ever heard that, if it's true how nice!

[catchow]

Never heard that, I heard monks made them to keep kids calm in church, hmm maybe that was pretzels? Now I have to go look it up

[yaayme]

there is a story behind the making of candy canes.
The shape is a "J" for Jesus.

Really?..........Hmm, that's uh, interesting.

[Kimdud22]

That's awesome I didn't even know that, but they do look nice on the tree!

[cathy37]

Yes I have heard this poem several times.  Everything about the candy cane has a significant meaning.  I can't remember what it is now.

[LaTashaS28]

Oh I never knew that, well that is good to know

[mgint]

heard the story of the candy cane last sunday at church.

[bretay]

i heard that not too long ago...thought it was cool

[catherinedwhite]

Never heard the story. Someone should share it here.

[kimber62372]

Never heard of the story either. My son asked his grandmother yesterday, "Do you need to use your candy cane Grandma? You know, because your old and can't walk." LOL!!

[vg7405]

Unaware of this particular backstory, but very good to know. Thank you for sharing. :-)

[sgluckadoo]

Never heard of the story either. My son asked his grandmother yesterday, "Do you need to use your candy cane Grandma? You know, because your old and can't walk." LOL!!

Kids can be BRUTALLY honest, lol.

[sgluckadoo]

I didn't know how the candy cane originated. I have never been a big fan of the confection though.