The Meaning of the Candy Cane - (this is from a card that I got - this attaches to an actual candy cane so that you can pass the meaning on to others).
"Many years ago a candy maker wanted to make a candy that would symbolize the true meaning of Christmas - Jesus.
The hard candy was shaped like a "J" to represent that Jesus is our rock of all ages. The candy was made of white to stand for the pureness of Jesus. The red represents the blood that Jesus shed to save us from our sins.
So the next time you see a candy cane take a minute to remember the real meaning of Christmas."
This book tells the story of the candy maker wanting to come up with a candy that would explain about Christmas to the children in the village whom he loved so much. He prayed to God for a solution and as he talked to his Granddaughter the idea came to him. It is a wonderful book and at the end the author lists the meaning of the candy cane with bible verses to go along with the meanings.
Here are a few of them -
Hard Candy
This reminds us that Jesus is like a "rock," strong and dependable.
Read Psalm 31:3
Peppermint Flavor:
This reminds us of the gift of spices from the wise men.
Read Matthew 2:11
Cane:
This reminds us of a staff used by shepherds in caring for sheep. Jesus is our "Good Shepherd."
Read John 10:1-18, 27-30.
This is really a great book to talk about the meaning of Christmas - Jesus.
Wonderful book. Enjoyable story and there is a recipe for Candy Cane Cookies at the end. This would be a fun project to do.
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