The first documented use of candy canes in the U.S. dates back to 1847, when German-Swedish immigrant August Imgard decorated a blue spruce tree with candy canes and paper ornaments, according to ...

On the other hand mince pies, which traditionally had 13 ingredients to represent Jesus and his disciples, really did once include lamb meat, meant as a tribute to the shepherds.

The candy cane precursor was most like just a white stick—the red stripe didn’t become the norm until the late 1800s. The hook was probably added later so they could be hung as decorations.

The Candy Cane Trail's description reads, "Many years ago, a candy maker wanted to make a candy that would be a symbol of Christmas. He shaped the hard candy into a 'J' for the birth of Jesus.

Did a Principal Ban Candy Canes Because They Are Shaped Like J's for 'Jesus'? The principal of Manchester Elementary in Nebraska was put on leave as a result of the candy cane controversy.

"Candy Cane — that’s Christmas-related. Historically, the shape is a ‘J’ for Jesus. The red is for the blood of Christ, and the white is a symbol of his resurrection.

Each candy cane came with a message attached that recited the history of the candy cane, including references to the candy as a symbol of Jesus Christ, according to the letter (PDF) dated Jan. 6.

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.

It’s believed to have been invented in the 1400s, despite an urban legend floating around that claims the candy cane’s “J shape” symbolizes Jesus, ...

According to Sinclair, the shape of a candy cane and its color strongly represent Christianity and Catholicism. "Historically, the shape is a 'J' for Jesus.

The candy was formed into a letter “J” to represent the name Jesus – for the Bible tells us he is to be given the name of Jesus. If you look carefully at the “J” you may also see the crook that the ...