Candy Cane Christmas
There’s not much that says Christmas more than the red and white striped candy cane. The sweet peppermint candy can be found in stockings on Christmas morning, hanging on Christmas trees as a decoration and in candy bowls everywhere during the holiday season. It’s also used an ingredient to make every day items a bit more festive at this time of year.
The candy cane has been around since the 17th century, when legend has it a choirmaster thought up peppermint sticks to quiet children during church services. Since it was during advent, he told his candymaker to add crooks at the top of the sticks to pay tribute to the shepherds who visited Jesus in Bethlehem. The rest is history. Candy canes have been an important part of Christmas tradition around the world ever since.
The Strasburg Creamery uses candy canes as a signature flavor this time of year. We offer candy cane fudge and candy cane ice cream, as well as the real thing in the Strasburg Country Store.
We welcome you to pay us a visit this holiday season to try our Christmas confections and enjoy the splendor of Strasburg at this time of year.
Wishing you the best of the Season!
New Years: Five Resolutions Worth Keeping
New year’s resolutions are great. We should all try to improve with each passing year. But, some resolutions can be unrealistic, self-punishing, or just plain depressing. Stick with some or all of the aforementioned life changes and level up this year.
Ten New Years Pursuits
New Year’s Resolutions are great, but they can also cause a lot of pressure and sabotage our efforts if taken too seriously. Instead, here’s a list of “pursuits” you can aspire to in the coming months:
Interesting Christmas Song Facts
Several of the more popular Christmas tunes that we all enjoy (or that drive us crazy after hearing them a thousand times) actually have very interesting origins. Let’s delve down into the history of some of the classics.
Declutter Before The Holidays
The one tough thing about Christmas is the fact that more “stuff” makes its way into our already cluttered homes. This year, commit to taking some time to clear your house out before Santa visits.
Christmas Traditions From Around the World
Have you ever wondered what common Christmas traditions exist in other places around the globe? Here are some of the more interesting Christmas Traditions from around the world:
The Origins of Christmas Traditions
Have you ever wondered what the origins of our most commonplace holiday traditions are? Perhaps a little insight into some of these rituals will give them further meaning and poignancy to you and your family!
Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
Gorgeous gourds and pretty pumpkins! Don’t be dull and do the usual. Pick a different decorating method this year and show the world just how Pinterest-y you can be!
Thanksgiving Traditions
Why do we eat what we eat, watch what we watch on TV, and do what we do on Thanksgiving Day? Here is a little history behind some of our most common Thanksgiving traditions.
Thanksgiving Food Alternatives
Are you tired of eating the same exact things every single year on Thanksgiving Day? Why not mix it up and try out some new recipes this year! Check out these ideas:
5 Unexpected Pumpkin Spice Recipes
Pumpkin Spice takes over in the fall, and there is no shortage of recipes for this favorite seasonal spice. Here are 5 Unexpected Pumpkin Spice Recipes to keep you on your toes!
Five of the Best Aspects of Halloween
We’re on the countdown to Halloween which is arguably the undisputed most fun holiday of them all. Read on to review five of the best aspects of this spooky season!
Amish Education
The month of September always signals “back to school”, and we thought we’d share with you how education in the Amish communities of Lancaster County differs from conventional educational systems and institutions. But, first, a little history.
