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To: 3dognight

Candy canes are actually a Christian treat.

The hook shape is supposed to look like a Shephard's crok, the peppermint represents cleansing, and the red stripes are supposed to represent the wounds from Christ's Scourging.

Candy canes were first made to help children remember their Bible lessons.


167 posted on 06/28/2005 12:56:59 PM PDT by tiamat ("If some guy named Marduk calls, tell him I'm not home!")
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To: tiamat

Are they going to use Hillary as the White Witch? (she's perfect for the part!)


168 posted on 06/28/2005 12:58:08 PM PDT by princess leah (\)
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To: tiamat

Yes and I like them in hot chocolate.


169 posted on 06/28/2005 12:58:27 PM PDT by 3dognight
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