Straight Shooter Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 I thought this would be great the users that didn't know and I was one of them until I was doing a school project on Portugal of all places, and Chirstmas. I did know about the Shepard Pole, but the other reason for the candy cane I didn't. It made me feel good inside, since I love candy canes so much, this might give those candy canes lover a better idea. ENJOY What is the legend of the candy cane? According to 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 ages. He shaped it 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 Christ shed for the sins of the world and three thinner red stripes for the wounds he received 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 cane 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 sinless rock of ages who suffered and died for our sins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: This gave me goose bumps! Neat. I never knew that. Where did you find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: This gave me goose bumps! http://www.daily-word-of-life.com/christmas.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: This gave me goose bumps! Thanks for reminding us shooter!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: This gave me goose bumps! It's amazing how many of today's traditions started out with some type of religious meaning, only to become purely secular over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: This gave me goose bumps! I never new that, i'll remember that the next time i'm eating a candy cane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: This gave me goose bumps! Never knew that either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sskybnd Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: This gave me goose bumps! i new that, but some times through the hussle and bussle of this fast paced world it's nice to have a reminder. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: This gave me goose bumps! I thought it was pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: This gave me goose bumps! Or you could read this history about it acording to wikipedia. While the candy cane may have begun as a religious statement. I have always had my doubts about the story that was described above. Not that I have a problem with the story given above, I just like to do research. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_cane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Re: This gave me goose bumps! Excellent post thanks for sharing. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Re: This gave me goose bumps! great story. i'll remember that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughboy1956 Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Re: This gave me goose bumps! Had no idea.Thanks for the heads up. Will look at the candy cane in a whole new light now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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