December 26 National Candy Cane Day #NationalCandyCaneDay is a sweet way to mark National Candy Cane Day. I don’t know about you but we always put Candy Canes on our Christmas Tree but not having one this year we decided to put them on my Winnie the Pooh Christmas Planter to decorate it. Would you want a Candy Cane or two with me this morning?
Come and join my family on December 26th to celebrate National Candy Cane Day, a fun Holiday that is post‑Christmas celebration, National Candy Cane Day is dedicated to the iconic red‑and‑white striped treat.
National Candy Cane Day is the perfect excuse to enjoy leftovers from stockings, or to stir a Candy Cane into hot chocolate, or try creative flavors beyond classic Peppermint. Sources highlight National Candy Candy Day is observed every year on December 26 and has roots stretching back centuries.
If you want to make the most of it, here are a few festive ideas:
Fun Ways to Celebrate National Candy Cane Day
- Enjoy a classic peppermint cane or try a wild flavor (bacon, root beer, or fruity twists) to make celebrating National Candy Cane Day.
- Crush candy canes to top cookies, brownies, or ice cream to share with your friends and family.
- Stir a Candy Cane into hot cocoa for instant minty magic
- Share a photo or recipe using #NationalCandyCaneDay
- Learn about the candy’s history—its earliest mentions date back to the 1600s and 1800s
A quick fun fact about Candy Canes
The average candy cane is about 5 inches tall and has no fat or cholesterol a Godsend for those of us on a diet.
If you want, I can help you craft a social post, find recipes, or dig into the candy cane’s history which would be fun for #Homeschoolers to study. Leave me a comment with what you’re looking for. I will get to work on it.
Thank you.
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
