How a candy cane represents Jesus?

The white of the cane can represent the purity of Jesus Christ and the red stripes are for the blood he shed when he died on the cross. The peppermint flavor can represent the hyssop plant that was used for purifying in the Bible.

Who wrote the legend of the candy cane?

Lori Walburg
The legend of the candy cane/Authors
With over 500,000 copies sold, The Legend of the Candy Cane is an endearing and timeless Christmas story that doesn’t lose sight of the true meaning of the holidays. This edition of the holiday classic by Lori Walberg features vibrant illustrations by New York Times bestselling illustration Richard Cowdrey.

Why did the choirmaster give candy canes to children?

One well-regarded story suggests that in 1670, a choirmaster in Cologne, Germany, gave out sugar sticks to the children as a way to soothe them during the long nativity ceremony. The choirmaster asked a local candy maker for the sugar sticks to be turned into a hook so they resemble the shape of a shepherd’s staff.

Is the legend of the candy cane about Jesus?

The Legend of the Candy Cane is a fun object lesson to remind kids the Christmas story is all about Jesus. Download our printable version below and share this beautiful Gospel message with kids in your church this December! Get the printout below and then watch our Candy cane object lesson video.

What does the letter j stand for in the candy cane?

The Letter J for Jesus:Not only was the candy cane in the shape of a staff, but when held upside down, it formed a “J,” which stood for Jesus (Luke 1:31, Matthew 1:21). He is A Rock: The candy maker chose hard candy for the candy cane, which was done to remind children that Jesus was our “rock,” dependable and strong (Psalm 31:3).

What to put in a candy cane bible?

J is for Jesus is the perfect take home booklet during the Christmas season. This small booklet shows children how the candy cane points to Jesus. Include a small mini candy cane as a treat for children. Available in Color or Black and White

Why do we have candy canes at Christmas?

In this legend, it was a way that the candy maker could tell the children the story of Christmas and still today, we have candy canes as a reminder of the real reason we celebrate Christmas. In our family we love the book The Candymaker’s Gift – The Legend of The Candy Cane by David Haidel to help reinforce this story.