The Candy Cane
Sometime during the latter part of the 18th century in England,
all religious symbols were banned from public display.
Christian's could no longer recognize one another by any type
of symbolic jewellery or clothing.
It was during this time it is told that there was a Christian candy
maker - who set out to find some way for members of any
Christian family to identify each other.
He began with a white candy to signify purity and holiness
of Jesus Christ.
Next, he fashioned the candy cane into the shape of a shepherds
staff as a reminder that our Heavenly Father is the
Good Shepherd.
Then he placed three small red stripes around the candy to
represent the encompassing power and presence of the
Trinity ... the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Finally he placed a single bold red stripe throughout the candy
to demonstrate the redeeming power and the blood Christ
shed upon the cross for each of us, and the
forgiveness of sins.
This was a hope that each would be reminded in a subtle way
of the love God has for us and the price he paid for
our salvation.
Alas, the candy cane became known only as a decoration
on a Christmas tree.
But the meaning is still there for those who have To Return to
"eyes to see and ears to hear"
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