| When the candy canes come out, it's a sure sign | | | | them into reindeer with a pipe cleaner, some felt, |
| that the holidays are near. Unlike nowadays, there | | | | some glue, and googly eyes and they'll fit in just |
| used to be just one type of Christmas candy. | | | | about anywhere! |
| These candies, colored red and white striped and | | | | 4) Create a holiday tree garland. Candy canes can |
| peppermint flavored, are always a wonderful | | | | go onto your tree in many ways, not just hanging |
| holiday treat. | | | | from the branches. Several candy sticks and |
| More so than being delicious, candy canes were | | | | some ribbon will make a wonderful garland for |
| also hung on the Christmas tree and eaten when | | | | your Christmas tree. |
| the job of opening presents was done. Now this | | | | 5) Candy canes are a great for "Santa's sleigh" |
| Christmas treat has become decorations for | | | | made of gingerbread. They have the right shape |
| many other places, and are much more than just | | | | to make great runners for St. Nick's sleigh |
| tasty snacks. Listed below are eight of the best | | | | 6) They can also make good aisle markers. Candy |
| ways we have seen to decorate with candy | | | | canes are available in different flavors and in |
| canes. | | | | various sizes. Purchase two in the largest size |
| 1) Design a wreath made of candy. If you're | | | | available, and they can become posts for an |
| looking for a change from the usual green boughs | | | | entranceway, a path, or a hallway. |
| and red ribbons, make a peppermint candy | | | | 7) Candy canes can be great parts of a |
| wreath for your front door of your home or | | | | gingerbread village. They have many uses when |
| office. Small peppermint canes are the best choice | | | | they are included in a gingerbread village. They are |
| for this as they can be bunched and hooked | | | | also ideal for making lamp posts, fences, trees, or |
| together to form a circle. Our favorite peppermint | | | | even road borders. |
| treats are always a nice addition to a traditional | | | | 8) Make a "Welcome Bowl". At the office, |
| wreath made with almost any material. | | | | remember to have the welcoming bowl of small |
| 2) Use them as a centerpiece! The vivid colors of | | | | Christmas treats. Everyone loves the peppermint |
| candy canes make them fine decorations for any | | | | taste, and the sweets bowl helps remind people |
| table or desk. A nice jar with a few treats | | | | of the giving spirit of the season. |
| sticking out would make a fine holiday centerpiece. | | | | There are so many different ways to use candy |
| You'll have a few disappear, so have some spares | | | | canes throughout the season. This list barely |
| around. | | | | covers the possibilities! Sweet delicacies like these |
| 3) Add decorations to the candy canes - they are | | | | are also a major part of any decorating plans for |
| the basis for many Christmas craft projects; turn | | | | the holidays. |