It is believed that candy canes date back to the sixteenth century in Germany, where the choirmaster gave candy sticks to keep the kids entertained during the Living Creche ceremony. In honor of that, they went bent into the shape of a shepherd’s crook. That’s the reason they have their bent shape. #AweSME #AF #Facts Don't forget to like and follow for AweSME facts on a daily basis! Source: https://www.history.com/news/candy-canes-invented-germany