| The Story Behind the Candy Cane |
| (Please note: This story has not been confirmed. Please read it with a light heart but a deep love for Christ!) |
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The Meaning 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 shape "J" is for Jesus who was born on Christmas Day. Turn it over and the shape of a "staff" signifies He is our Good Shepherd 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 color red reminds us how He shed His blood for us on Calvary. The white represents how clean we will be when He washes our sins, white as snow. The smell and taste of PEPPERMINT relate to the herb hyssop. Hyssop is in the mint family and was used in the Old Testament for purification and sacrifice. Jesus is the pure Lamb of God, come to be a sacrifice for the sins of the world. Psalm 51:7 states, "Purge me with hyssop and I shall be clean, wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow." Also that our relationship with Him is ever-so-sweet! Sometimes a green stripe is added as a reminder that Jesus is a gift from God. Every time you see a candy cane, remember the message of the candy maker: Jesus is the Christ! 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 ! |
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