The Legend of the Candy Cane

The Legend of the Candy Cane

Hard Candy

Reminds us that Jesus is like a "rock" strong and dependable.

Read Psalms 31:3

Peppermint Flavor

Is the gift of spices from the wise men.

Read Matthew 2:11

White Candy

Stands for Jesus as the holy, sinless Son of God.

Read 1 John 1:7

Cane

Is like the staff used by the shepherds for sheep. 

Jesus is our "Good Shepherd".

Read John 10:1-8,27-30

The Letter J

Is the Name of Jesus, our Savior.

Read Matthew 1:21

The Color Red

Is for God's Love that He sent Jesus, and for Jesus' love in

giving His life for us on the cross.

Read John 3:16 and Revelation 1:5

The Stripes

Reminds us of Jesus' suffering-His crown of thorns, the

wounds in His hands and feet, and the cross on which He died.

Read John 19:1-30