Think you know all you need to know about the candy cane? Think again…

• The original candy cane was straight, all white, and hard. 
• A candy cane turned upside down is the letter J, which many believe represents Jesus. 
• National candy cane day is December 26 in the United States.  
• The first candy cane was made over 350 years ago. The first historical reference in America to candy cane date back to 1847. 
• The red and white striped candy canes were first made around 1900. 
• Over 1.76 billion candy canes are made each year.
• The traditional candy cane flavor was more than just peppermint and the color red and white.

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