According to Ace Collins' Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas, candy canes first came into being around 1670 in Cologne, Germany.

Most people probably don't know the centuries-old origins of Christmas trees, candy canes and Santa Claus. Here's a brief history lesson.

Making a frosting board for Christmas is a fun and easy way to add some festive flair to your holiday. This candy cane frosting board uses a frosting flavored with candy canes for a delicious ...

Peppermint-flavored candy canes are reportedly hard to find. US peppermint production has been fallen about 25% over the last decade. This year, there's the supply chain crisis to contend with as ...

You can find even more obscure candy cane flavors today, like chocolate, bacon and even mac and cheese. Candy canes aren't just eaten, they are also used to decorate Christmas trees.

The sweet-tooth business is cutthroat, especially at this time of year when the Allan Candy Co. expects to sell more than 46 million candy canes.

But again, candy canes are pure sugar. An even better choice would be to opt for a mini candy cane, which will still give you a dose of minty sweetness but for just 17.5 calories and 3.5 grams of ...

A s Christmas approaches, stores throughout the U.S. have situated their mall Santas, put out wreaths and lined both trees and give-away bowls with candy canes — one of the most popular treats ...

In the book Christmas Legends to Remember, Helen Haidle says the popularity of the candy canes quickly spread from Germany across Europe before being brought to North America by a German-Swedish ...