The Candy Cane

The candy cane is shaped like a "J" for Jesus and the staff of the "Good Shepard".

The red-and-white stripes represent Christ's blood and purity.

The three red stripes symbolizes the Holy Trinity.

The hardness of the candy represent the Church's foundation on solid rock.

The peppermint flavor represents the use of hyssop, an herb referred to in the Old Testament.

There is no historical evidence to support these claims but, they are lovely thoughts.