The Meaning of the Candy Cane The fascinating story behind the candy cane ... The birth, ministry, and death of Jesus Christ are signified through the elements of the candy cane ~ JESUS CHRIST is .... our Good Shepherd (staff shape) ~ 1 Pt. 5:4 our Rock (hard candy) ~ 1 Cor. 10:4 our Sinless Savior (white) ~ 2 Cor. 5:21 our Sacrifical Lamb (red) ~ Eph. 1:7 The STRIPES symbolize pain inflicted upon Jesus before his death on the cross and a bold stripe to represent the blood he shed for mankind. The three stripes can also represent the power and presence of the Trinity (the Father, Son and Holy Spirit). The smell and taste of PEPPERMINT relate to the herb hyssop. Psalm 51:7 states, "Purge me with hyssop and I shall be clean, wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow." The candy cane is meant to be shared -- broken into pieces for all to share. That reminds us of Jesus' words, "This is my body which is broken for you" (1 Cor. 11:24). What a sweet way to share the Gospel ! And you just thought it was good candy :-) Some of the legends may vary, but the truth of the symbols remain. The Legend of the Candy Cane Another Legend of the Candy Cane Candy Cane Story (See under "Misc.") History of the Candy Cane ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Christmas Crafts Book: The Legend of the Candy Cane Edmonton's Candy Cane Lane ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Christmas Greetings & Links Page Candy Cane Graphic by Vikimouse Candy Cane Border Design by Windy's Web Design http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/7362/candycane.html