Those always come out at Christmas, and you’re right - they don’t need a holiday ;-)
I remember going into a store in Ohio once and just had a taste for some jelly beans. I asked the clerk why they didn’t have any in their candy section and was told “It’s not Easter” ... okaaay, g’bye. At home they’re sold year ‘round and there’s a specialty candy store that sells the good ones loose. I specify, no licorice.