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Q: what are some cheap cute ideas to give friends instead of candy canes?i have about 15-20 friends that I give all the same gift to, i usually do candy, or cookies, or candy canes. but i want to do something maybe a little different. maybe chocoalte covered pretzels? any ideas? my price range for each of them is like 1 or

A: I like your idea..... just put them in a bag with christmas decorations and maybe trow in a cookie or a couple of chocolates.....

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Candy Cane Legend: From Candy To Christmas Tree Ornaments

Like many items connected with Christmas, the candy cane is steeped in religious symbolism and history. However, the most plausible story is more about bribery than the Holy Trinity.

From its origins in Germany, the candy cane spread across Europe and then to North America where it first became mass produced in bulk. Whether as a treat or a tree ornament, the candy cane is firmly established as a Christmas treasure. It even has its own national holiday.

Religious Symbolism of Candy Canes: Truth or Fiction

One theory about the origin of candy canes, according to DeeAnn Mandryk, author of Canadian Christmas Traditions

According to this version of the candy cane legend, an anonymous candy maker from Indiana created the striped candy cane in the 1870s. Unfortunately, the dates don't stand up to close scrutiny. Plain white candy canes were around 200 years before the Indiana story is set; while striped canes didn't appear until the early 1900s.

Another legend was that candy canes were used as a form of secret identification among European Christians who feared persecution. Again, the dates don't match. By the time the candy cane made its appearance around 1670, Christianity was already the dominant religion in Europe.

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