According to the National Confectioners Association, the minty confection is believed to have been introduced in 1670 by a German choirmaster. The mysterious choirmaster reportedly worked at the ...

is a Christmas mascot built on a kind of delicious deception. It looks so wholesome — a cheerful red-and-white curl of peppermint, practically jingling with innocence. It hangs from trees, fills ...

Red-and-white striped candy canes have been an indelible part of Christmas for ages. From stocking stuffers to decorations, they are one of the most common symbols of the holiday. In Cincinnati, ...