Candy canes have long been a defining symbol of Christmas. Once the candy canes hit the shelves, you know that the holiday season has arrived. They taste yummy with a cup of hot cocoa or all by themselves. But there is so much more to candy canes than their food value. There are a myriad of ways that you can use those sweet sticks this season. Here are a few:
- Decorations- Candy canes are great at making it look a lot like Christmas.
- Hang them on the tree.
- String a row of candy canes across the top of an entryway or fireplace mantle.
- Make wreaths and centerpieces more unique by adding candy canes.
- Glue candy canes, curved side up and facing out, around the outside of an empty coffee can for an attractive candy cane vase. Fill with red and/or white flowers and greenery for a festive table decoration. You could also just hang candy canes on the side of a glass vase.
- Use candy canes in place settings for holiday dinners.
- Use mini canes as a festive pillow mint for overnight guests.
2. Crafts- Candy canes are a staple in holiday craft making. Here are a few favorites.
3. Parting Gifts- Attach candy canes to leftover plates that you send home with guests as an after dinner mint. You can also keep a pretty bowl full of candy canes in your entry way as a little treat for carolers and surprise guests.
4. Education- Use candy canes to get kids attention during homework time.
- Use as counters for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and even fractions.
- Use candy canes to teach your kids about Jesus. Although there is some dispute about the origin of the candy cane. Most historians agree that the crook and the stripes were added in remembrance of him.
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