CANDY CANE HISTORY

Which parts of the candy cane did the choir leader ask for?

• the cane shape and the colors
• the texture and the feel
• the minty flavor and the color
• the shape and the texture

Who made most of the candy canes in the US during the 1950's?

• the Catholic church
• a chocolate factory
• the Bunte Brothers
• Bob's Candles

When are almost all candy canes sold?

• right after Christmas
• between Thanksgiving and Christmas
• in the summer
• on Thanksgiving Day

When making candy canes, what is the next step after heating and melting the sugar?

• shaping the syrup into a cane
• letting the syrup cool down
• adding colors
• adding more sugar

Why are candy canes so closely tied with the Christmas holiday?

• Candy cane colors match Christmas colors.
• The first candy canes were passed out to kids at a Christmas Eve church service
• The sugar used to make candy canes is only available during December.
• Candy canes are often used in desserts and decorations.

How are candy canes today different than the original candy canes?

• You can buy candy canes in different colors and flavors.
• Most candy canes are sold in the summer instead of winter.
• Only one company is allowed to make candy canes todayl.
• Some candy canes do not have flavor now.

Based on the text, which of the following statements can you infer to be true?

• Employees at factories that make candy canes only work in the month of December.
• Children at the Christmas Eve service in 1670 were surprised to receive candy canes upon entering.
• In Europe, candy canes are more popular during the summer than they are during the winter.

Which detail from the text support the inference that the choirmaster knew exactly what type of andy he wanted the shop to make?

• He asked if they could make the candy sticks in the shape of a cane to represent the shewphers who traveled to see baby Jesus.
• He wanted to make sure the children remained quiet during the Christmas Eve service.
• He researched ancient candles created from honey and fruits to have the shop make a candy that would have been around during Jesus' lifetime.

According to the text, what do people use candy canes for?

• decorations and creative desserts
• stirring coffee
• melting into syrup

Why is the holiday season an important time of year for candy cane manufacturers?

• The workers get a break for two weeks, making it difficult for the manufacturers to create enough candy canes.
• Almost 90% of candy canes are sold during the holiday season.
• Candy cane manufacturers try creating new flavors during the holiday season.
• Candy canes were first created during the holiday season.