National Candy Cane Day Cards

National Candy Cane Day is a lighthearted, unofficial US celebration honoring the peppermint candy cane. The candy cane is a traditional Christmas confection with a lore-rich history. A popular origin story places its beginnings in the 17th century in Europe, where a German church choirmaster is said to have commissioned cane-shaped sweets with a crook to help keep children quiet during long services. The white color is said to symbolize purity, and red stripes and peppermint flavor were added later. Today candy canes are a holiday staple, and retailers and bakers mark the day by promoting candy canes and related treats on December 26.