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Many people have given religious meaning to the shape and form of the
candy cane. It is said that its shape is like the letter “J” in Jesus’
name. It is also in the shape of the shepherds’ crook, symbolic of how
Jesus, like the “Good Shepherd” watches over his children like little
lambs. It is a hard candy, solid like a “rock”, the foundation of the
Church. The flavor of peppermint is similar to another member of the
mint family, hyssop. In the Old Testament hyssop was used for
purification and sacrifice, and this is said to symbolize the purity of
Jesus and the sacrifice he made.

Some say the white of the candy cane represents the purity of Jesus and
his virgin birth. The bold red stripe represents God’s love. The three
fine stripes are said by some to represent the Holy Trinity: the
Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Others say they represent the
blood spilled at the beating Jesus received at the hands of the Roman
soldiers.

From its plain early beginnings to its familiar shape and color of
today, the candy cane is a symbol of Christmas and a reminder of the
meaning of the holiday.


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