The beloved candy cane is everywhere during the holiday season — on store shelves, Christmas trees, gingerbread houses, front ...

Striping appears in the mid-to-late 19th century, likely as candy makers experimented with colour patterns that would stand ...

But why are these confectionery canes Christmas symbols? Here’s a bit of Christmas trivia you probably didn’t know: Legend ...

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 ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It's the time of year when stores are making a killing on candy canes. But how did the sweet treat become such a holiday staple and get its iconic look? While candy canes were first ...

The history of the candy cane is filled with mystery and various references, but few can argue the legitimacy of their ...