Candy canes have been associated with Christmas for centuries, but their origins and early history are shrouded in legend, folklore and fantasy.
The sweet and sticky candy first became associated with Christmas in Germany in the 17th century, though the name, color and flavor were markedly different from contemporary candy canes. Originally, they were called sugar sticks. They were pure white in color, had no peppermint flavor, and weren’t “J” shaped.
