6. Candy Canes

The candy cane we know is not the candy cane that was originally created. The Christmas candy cane originated in Germany around 250 years ago. Back then, the candy cane was simply a white stick of sugar. It wasn’t until around 1900 that the red stripe was added and the stick was flavored with peppermint or wintergreen.

However, it wasn’t until 1920 that the candy cane was popularized. Bob McCormack started making candy canes for his family and friends.They kept getting more popular until McCormack made his own business called Bob’s Candies. So next time you eat a candy cane, think of Bob McCormack!