"candy pulling" news and stories

You simply cannot have Christmas without candy canes. Like Santa, reindeer and twinkling trees, they are an iconic part of Christmas, with their carefully spun stripes and crisp, refreshing minty flavor.

But while they look like something that could only come from the metal hands of a special machine -- or at the very least, those of a seasoned professional -- they're one of the most fun concoctions you can make over the holiday season.