What does the candy cane symbolize?
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 story behind candy canes?
“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.”
What does the White represent on a candy cane?
The white of the cane can represent the purity of Jesus Christ and the red stripes are for the blood he shed when he died on the cross. The peppermint flavor can represent the hyssop plant that was used for purifying in the Bible.
What does the white on a candy cane mean?
Jesus’ purity
The white base color of the candy cane symbolizes Jesus’ purity; the red stripes symbolize Jesus’ blood when he died on the cross; and the J shape was chosen to represent the J in Jesus.
What does it mean when you dream of candy canes?
What does it mean to dream about candy canes? When you dream about candy canes, it often represents something good. Candy canes are a sweet treat eaten at Christmastime; they combine two favourites for many people. So, you may be feeling good right now or your desires are about to come true.
Are candy canes an American thing?
America’s introduction to Christmas candy canes is often traced to August Imgard, a German immigrant who’s credited with introducing the Christmas tree to Ohio in 1847. But there is one thing that Christians can claim as their own, when it comes to the candy cane.
How do you cut candy canes?
Remove the tray from the oven, and use a spatula to lift 1 of the warm candy canes off the tray. Gently form it into the shape you want. If it is too long, you can use scissors or kitchen shears to cut it to the correct size. Set it aside to cool as you move on to another warm candy cane.
What does it mean to receive sweets in a dream?
The sweets in your dream are a sign of that need. Dreams about sweets, especially about eating sweets often indicate forbidden desires and pleasures we want but know we must refrain from. Sweets are a symbol of things we know are not good for us, but are still very tempting and alluring.
