What is the candy cane legend?

The legend of the candy cane is a Christian story that originated in Germany. It is said that the candy cane was invented by a choirmaster in the 17th century. The choirmaster wanted to create a sweet treat for the children in his choir to sing for the Christmas Eve service. He made the candy canes in the shape of a shepherd's staff to remind the children of the shepherds who visited the newborn baby Jesus in the manger. The red stripes represented Jesus' blood that was shed on the cross, and the white stripes represented his purity and resurrection.

Another legend says that candy canes were invented by a German confectioner in Cologne in the 16th century. The confectioner was inspired by the shape of a sugar stick that was traditionally given to children as a Christmas treat. He added red stripes to represent the blood of Christ and white stripes to represent his purity.

The candy cane has become a popular Christmas symbol around the world. It is often used to decorate trees, wreaths, and other Christmas displays. It is also a popular candy to eat during the Christmas season.