Special Occasion Candy
Few things are sweeter at Christmas time than a handful of candy. Everyone has a favorite holiday treat that they look forward to all year round. There’s just something especially nice about savoring a candy that only comes by for special occasions. And while we can’t imagine ringing in the Yule-tide feelings without a sugary treat or two, it wasn’t always this way.
Old Fashioned Sweetness
While people have been enjoying sweets for centuries, the first mention of Christmas candy came in the form of candy canes. In 1672, the choirmaster of the Cologne Cathedral created white, sugary sticks to keep the children quiet in his church. These boring white staffs morphed over the years into the hooked, red and white striped favorites we know today – and they still have the remarkable ability to hush any whiny mouth.
Over the years, the tradition of cut rock candy has remained a staple of Christmas festivities. Decades of grandmothers have known the secrets behind whipping up the perfect batch of sugary confections: ribbons, bows, and disks, all dyed and pulled to perfection. It’s a tough job, but somebody had to do it!
Luckily, with our Old Fashioned Christmas Candy Mix, you never have to worry if your sugar has reached the proper boiling point. You can have all your favorite Christmas candies, with none of the sugar-burning disasters.
Old Fashioned, Not Outdated
That said, not all homemade candy attempts end in failure. In fact, some of the most beloved candies started in home kitchens before rising to the greatness they have today.
And speaking of great candies, if you enjoy nostalgic confections, you should take a look at our Americana Penny Candy Mix. Chock-full of sweets you may remember as a kid, this is one mix that shouldn’t be missed.
Around the holidays, we celebrate the things we hold most dear: family, friends, and the candies we grew up loving as children. With our Old Fashioned Christmas Mix, you can help make Christmas traditions come true.
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Sources:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_cane
- http://www.happywink.org/christmas-day/christmas-candy.html
5 Comments
Hi I wanted to know if your old fashioned hard candy is like the original. It used to be flavored with peppermint, winter green, clove, cinnamon. And now all I can find is lime orange and everyday favors I would love to find the old fashioned flavors. Do you have this candy for Christmas or any info on where to get this? I would love to get some for my mom and brother to bring back the cozy feeling of Christmas. We used to get it in bulk and my Grandparents would put in a paper bag with salty peanuts and Christmas bells with vanilla nugat. and a big orange and a big apple. Thank you and I hope I an find this.
Was wondering if their is a warning about processing with tree nuts? I looked for an allergy statement on your product and I could not locate it.
The candy you are talking about is hard tack. You can find recipes online. I make it every year and you can find the flavors you like online in lorann oils. Good luck and it’s nice to know someone else still loves this candy.
They are the most delicious candies ever I love them so where can I get them
I love your candy