Candy canes are now as much a feature of Christmas as carols, evergreen trees, and mistletoe, but we don’t know much about them. We don’t know who invented them or why, or when and where they first ...

It's pulled, twisted, bent . . . and sweet! Nothing says Christmas like a fresh crop of candy canes. So how did a peppermint stick with a hook come to be a symbol of the season? The tale, it seems, ...

According to the National Confectioners Association, the minty confection is believed to have been introduced in 1670 by a German choirmaster. The mysterious choirmaster reportedly worked at the ...

During the Christmas season, the candy cane industry sees an enormous spike in sales. In 2023, confectionery sales during the holiday season reached close to $7 billion, Carly Schildhaus, director of ...

For anybody with a sweet tooth who is completely over traditional candy canes, there's a new flavor hitting store shelves ahead of the holidays that will really give your taste buds a kick ... or just ...

Logan's in downtown Ontario, Calif., is keeping an old Christmas tradition alive. This season, the jolly candy maker and his crew will turn out... Where Do Candy Canes Come From? In Ontario, Calif., ...

Red-and-white striped candy canes have been an indelible part of Christmas for ages. From stocking stuffers to decorations, they are one of the most common symbols of the holiday. In Cincinnati, ...

More than half the people surveyed – 54% – said the proper way to eat a candy cane is to start with the straight end first. But 30% of those surveyed said eating from the curved end first is the ...

After the peppermint shortage of 2021, many companies are attempting to produce candy canes with a variety of tastes. Brach's; Hostess Several companies are putting a new twist on candy canes with ...

Disneyland candy canes are back again this Christmas season and you’re going to have to get up early if you want to take part in the holiday tradition that has been going on for more than half a ...