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     • The candy cane’s unique shape serves as a dual reminder of the role of Jesus Christ as both the Good Shepherd and the Savior of humanity. When viewed upright, the “J” shape evokes the image of a shepherd’s staff, signifying the loving guidance and protection that Jesus provides as the Good Shepherd.
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   What does the 'J' shape of a candy cane mean?

   • Another interpretation is that the "J" shape of the candy cane stands for "Jesus." This interpretation ties the candy cane directly to the Christmas holiday and the birth of Jesus.

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   Why are candy canes called Jesus?

   • Due to the J-shape, many people associate candy canes with the name Jesus, but that is wrong. The shape was meant to represent the crooks of the shepherds to whom the angel announced the first Nativity. The candy cane began as an all-white, straight sugar treat and is believed to have been invented by French priests in the early 15th century.

   Ancient Tradition And True Meaning Of Candy Canes

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   What does the candy cane symbolize?

   • There are a lot of explanations floating around out there about the candy cane. There’s the one about how the white represents Jesus and the red his blood and the cane is really a J (you know, for Jesus). There are a lot of versions of this story out there. Snopes has some of them, including the most common retelling:

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   Are candy canes a Christian symbol?

   • Despite modern religious legends, candy canes were not created as Christian symbols representing the blood and purity of Jesus. Candy canes were created as Christian symbols representing the blood and purity of Jesus. The peppermint-flavored, red-and-white-striped sugary candy cane can be found everywhere at Christmastime.

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   Nov 21, 2023 · Another interpretation is that the "J" shape of the candy cane stands for "Jesus." This interpretation ties the candy cane directly to the Christmas holiday and the birth of Jesus.

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   Dec 6, 2000 · The candymaker made the candy in the form of a "J" to represent the precious name of Jesus, who came to earth as our Savior. It could also represent the staff of the "Good Shepherd" with which...

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   And the candy cane isn’t a cane at all, but a “J” for Jesus and a representation of the staff of the Good Shepherd. The candy cane maker then splashed the cane with its now iconic red stripes as a reminder of the blood Jesus shed for the salvation of the world.

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   May 26, 2024 · The red symbolizes the blood Jesus shed for our sins and the white represents His purity. It is also said to be a nod to Mary’s virginity. Caroline Perkins, ChurchPOP The Letter “J” If you flip the candy cane upside down it reveals the letter “J” for Jesus! This reminds us that Jesus is the reason for the season. The Hardness of the ...

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   Dec 11, 2012 · But there is one thing that Christians can claim as their own, when it comes to the candy cane. It’s not the shape, or the stripes, but the machine that actually makes them into J’s.

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   Dec 13, 2013 · The Letter J for Jesus:Not only was the candy cane in the shape of a staff, but when held upside down, it formed a “J,” which stood for Jesus (Luke 1:31, Matthew 1:21). He is A Rock: The candy maker chose hard candy for the candy cane, which was done to remind children that Jesus was our “rock,” dependable and strong (Psalm 31:3).

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   Dec 24, 2015 · Due to the J-shape, many people associate candy canes with the name Jesus, but that is wrong. The shape was meant to represent the crooks of the shepherds to whom the angel announced the first Nativity. The candy cane began as an all-white, straight sugar treat and is believed to have been invented by French priests in the early 15th century.