Candy cane crafts for kids and kids at heart are a cozy way to spend a cold, December afternoon. There is just something about the candy cane that inspires the kid in everyone. Of all the foods served around Christmas time the candy cane seems to be one that speaks clearly of the magical qualities of a child's Christmastime.

Although the story of the Legend of the Candy Cane is wonderful, it is not true. The history of the candy cane is not clear. They seem to have started out as sugar sticks of white candy given to children as early as the 17^th century. The stripes and peppermint flavor seem to have appeared around the beginning of the 20^th century.

There is nothing more magical that the first glimpse of the Christmas tree on Christmas morning, presents strewn around and candy hanging from the branches. Whether you choose a coloring page, an ornament craft, or some other type of craft you can be sure that you will be creating memories that last for a long time.

Candy Cane Coated Chocolate Spoon

You can make a cool Christmas gift for your favorite coffee or hot chocolate lover. These cute spoons have a thick layer of chocolate and crushed candy canes that melts in hot liquid, adding a delicious flavoring to the drink.

You will need:

• 1 12oz package of chocolate chips
• 5 or so coarsely crushed candy canes
• Plastic spoons in red or green
• Cellophane
• Ribbon
  

Instructions:

1. Melt the chocolate in the microwave and stir until smooth.
2. Dip a spoon into the melted chocolate to coat the bowl of the spoon.
3. Sprinkle crushed candies on the spoon and let harden
4. Wrap in colorful cellophane or other decorative nonstick paper and secure with a coordinating ribbon.

More Candy Cane Gifts

Candy cane candles

Candy cane motif beaded lapel pin 

Giant Candy Cane from a dryer duct

Candy Cane Planter

Candy Cane ChooChoo Ornament

Candy Cane Hearts

Beaded Candy Cane Ornaments

Candy Cane Reindeer Ornament

Candy Cane Mouse

Yarn Candy Cane Ornament

Candy Cane Sign Post

Puzzle Piece Candy Cane Ornament 

Candy Cane Christmas Party 

Candy Cane Coloring Pages

Big Candy Cane Coloring Page

Online Candy Cane Coloring Page

Online Candy Cane to Color 

Clip Art

Candy Cane Graphics

Screen Saver

Wallpaper

Hershey's Candy Canes Wallpaper

• Hang them from ribbons in your windows or along a mantle
• Affix them to Christmas gifts
• Dip candy canes in chocolate and use them as stirrers for cocoa
• Hot glue them to wreaths
• Hang them on the Christmas tree
• Fill a vase with candy canes and tie with a red ribbon
• Add wrapped candy canes to floral arrangements

No matter what you decide to do, candy canes are sure to announce to everyone that Christmas is on its way.