Red-and-white striped candy canes have been an indelible part of Christmas for ages. From stocking stuffers to decorations, they are one of the most common symbols of the holiday.

Here are five things to give your post-holiday brain a red-and-white minty boost: The tradition goes back centuries The "Christmas equals candy canes" idea predates the United States by more than ...

Red-and-white striped candy canes have been an indelible part of Christmas for ages. From stocking stuffers to decorations, they are one of the most common symbols of the holiday.

The red and white stripes and minty flavor did not take hold as a massively popular treat until the 1950s, when the production of candy canes became automated. Prior to that point, local ...

Candy canes are a year-round delicacy at Sweets by Mrs. C’s in Monongahela, where guests are treated to the red and white peppermint sticks spring, summer, fall and winter. Sugar sticks, the precursor ...

One thing that is certain is that the red and white stripes on a candy cane are a modern invention. Candy canes were originally solid white, but during the turn of the 20th century stripes started ...

The average candy cane is 5 inches tall. Alain Roby, Geneva pastry chef, holds the Guinness World Record for the longest candy cane, measuring 51 feet long. While most candy canes are not sugar- or ...

Candy canes are an iconic symbol of Christmas. Their red and white stripes adorn trees and homes during the holidays while their minty flavor delights taste buds. According to the National ...