Candy Canes: The History Behind the Hook

Where did some people believe the first candy canes came from?

• France

• Germany

• Italy

• Spain

What was the purpose of giving sugar sticks to young singers according to the passage?

• To reward them

• To keep them quiet during a concert

• To teach them music

• To decorate the stage

In what year were pulled candy sticks very popular?

• 1650

• 1670

• 1700

• 1750

What shape did the choirmaster give to the candy sticks?

• A circle

• A star

• A shepherd's staff

• A square

What did Germans use to hang candy on their Christmas trees?

• A hook shape

• A string

• A ribbon

• A clip

When did candy canes make it to the United States?

• 1600s

• 1700s

• 1800s

• 1900s

What flavor did candy canes get in the 1900s?

• Cherry

• Minty, peppermint

• Chocolate

• Vanilla

When were machines finally invented for making candy canes?

• 1920s

• 1930s

• 1940s

• 1950s

What colors were added to candy canes in the 1900s?

• Blue and white

• Red and white

• Green and white

• Yellow and white

What was the original color of candy canes before the 1900s?

• Red

• Green

• White

• Blue