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This is a very nice explanation of the meaning behind the candy cane which you can print out. It was sent to us by Dana who says, "I have a story of the candy cane that I hope you like.  I hope that everyone is enjoys this and passes it along. 

It goes as follows:

According to the legend, there was a candy maker who wanted to invent a candy that was a witness to Christ.  The result was the candy cane.

First of all he used a hard candy because Christ is the Rock of all ages.

• This hard candy was shaped so that it would resemble either a "J" for Jesus or a shepherd's staff.
• He made it white to represent the Purity of Christ.
• Finally a red stripe was added to represent the blood of Christ shed for the sins of the world and three thinner stripes for the stripes He received on our behalf when the Roman soldiers whipped Him.

Sometimes a green stripe is added as a reminder that Jesus is a Gift from God.  The flavor of the candy is peppermint which is similar to 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.

So the next time you see a  candy cane, hear the Sermon it preaches: Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, is the Rock of all Ages who suffered and died for our sins.

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