Did you know that “The Christmas Candy Cane” was invented by a candy maker in Indiana who wanted to make a candy that would be a witness for his saviour and speak the meaning of Christmas?

White – A pure white candy to symbolise the virgin birth and the sinless nature of Jesus. He is God’s gift from heaven to our world.

Hard – This symbolizes the firmness of the promises God makes to all humankind and that He is as solid as a rock for us to build our lives on.

Shape – The candy is in the form of “J” for the name of Jesus whose birthday we celebrate at Christmas. It is also shaped like a staff, carried by shepherds who visited Jesus that first Christmas night as well as a symbol to represent the staff of the Good Shepherd.

Striped – If you look closely at the Christmas Candy Cane, you will notice a large red stripe and three small stripes. The three thin stripes represent the stripes Jesus received on His back when He was whipped by the soldiers. He was bruised so that all who believed in Him would be made well and complete. The large red stripe is a reminder of the blood that Jesus shed on the cross. Jesus bled, died and rose from the dead so that anyone who trusts in Him will have his sins forgiven and, after dying rise up to live with Him forever.

Good and sweet – The candy is good, sweet and loved by many. Jesus, our Maker, is good and sweet, and longs to be loved by each of us to come to Him, receive His love and follow Him into a fulfilling life on this earth.

Lasting – The candy lasts a long time, but not like Jesus who is forever. One day those who believe in Him will go to live with Him forever too.