When turned upside down, the candy cane represents the crook of the shepherds who visited the baby Jesus.
This story is frequently used as a heartwarming lesson on the origins of the candy cane as a Christmas tradition, often paired with free printable tags for sharing. Candy Cane19.rar
"Look at the Candy Cane, what do you see? Stripes that are red like the blood shed for me. White is for my Savior, who is sinless and pure! 'J' is for Jesus, my Lord, that's for sure! Turn it around, and a staff you will see Jesus, my Shepherd, who takes care of me!" — Source: Happy Home Fairy When turned upside down, the candy cane represents
The white represents the purity of Jesus, while the red stripes symbolize the blood shed by Jesus. Stripes that are red like the blood shed for me