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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