Candy Cane

Long ago, a candy maker wanted to make a piece of candy that would remind his customers to celebrate Jesus at Christmas.

The candy maker began with white candy that stood for the purity of the Lord. He shaped it like a "J" for Jesus. When he turned it upside down, he saw it became the staff of his Good Shepherd.

The red stripes would remind everyone of the cost of their salvation that came through Jesus' blood. He added peppermint flavor to symbolize the spices that were gifts from the Wise Men.

Today this simple candy cane still reminds us to celebrate the sweetest gift of Christmas - Jesus.

THE GIFT OF GOD IS ETERNAL LIFE! Romans 6:23


Candy Cane Is Symbolizing: The Sweetest Gift

White for purity of God's only Son;
Red for the blood our salvation won;
Striped for the pain borne on Calvary;
He did it all for you and for me;
Shaped like the staff of our Shepherd who came;
JESUS...is His Holy Name!