Americans unwrap more than a minty treat on Dec. 26, as National Candy Cane Day reveals a deeper story hiding in every red-and-white stripe. The candy once looked nothing like the version we know now, ...

ATLANTA - The history of the candy cane is steeped in myth and folklore. Its origin dates back more than 350 years, when many believe the candies were used for the newly adopted tradition of ...

First, let’s start by dispelling a somewhat popular myth that more or less goes like this: The white base color of the candy cane symbolizes Jesus’ purity; the red stripes symbolize Jesus’ blood when ...

Along with Christmas tunes sneaking onto the airwaves between pop hits and gingerbread lattes featuring prominently on coffee shop menus, candy aisles filled with red-and-white striped sweets are a ...

DAYTONA BEACH — The iconic symbols of Christmas are so deeply embedded in the holiday's traditions and celebrations that most people probably never take a step back and ask why anyone ever started ...