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The History of Candy Canes: The Myth, and the Legend
Peppermint sticks were originally among the food decorations that were made exclusively for Christmas tree beginnings well over 400 years ago. They were long sticks of peppermint, rather than the canes we are used to now. The sticks were simply balanced on the Christmas Tree branches.
The hooked candy cane came later:
The first historical reference to the [...]
December 11, 2008
Tags: food, trivia Posted in: Fun Food Facts 
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