What is a candy cane?
Q: What is a candy cane?
A: A candy cane is a hard cane-shaped candy stick that usually has white and red stripes and tastes like peppermint.
Q: Is the candy cane only associated with Christmas?
A: No, while it is a traditional candy of the Christmas holiday in the United States, it can be found during the rest of the year.
Q: How did candy canes become colorful?
A: According to legend, in the 17th century, a choir leader in Germany asked the candy makers to bend the white sticks of candy so that they looked like a shepherd's staff, and then added the red stripes for color.
Q: What do the colors of a candy cane symbolize?
A: The white part represents purity, and the red represents the blood of Jesus.
Q: Why were candy canes given to children during church services?
A: According to legend, the choir leader in Germany gave candy canes to the children to keep them quiet during church services.
Q: What flavors and colors are candy canes made in?
A: Candy canes are made in a variety of flavors and colors besides the traditional peppermint and red and white stripes.
Q: Are candy canes popular outside of the United States?
A: It is not specified in the text, but it is likely that candy canes are not as popular outside of the United States due to their association with Christmas in American culture.
