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A candy cane is a hard cane-shaped candy stick. It is traditionally white with red stripes and flavored with peppermint; however, it is also made in a variety of other flavors and colored stripes. The candy cane is a traditional candy surrounding the Christmas holiday, although it is possible to find them throughout the year.

American Christmas tree

American Christmas traditions range from religious symbols to the mythos of Santa Claus. Their origins are both Christian and pagan.

There is great dispute over the true origins of Boxing Day. The more common stories include:

Boxing Day
Observed by: Commonwealth countries
Type: International, Commonwealth countries
Date: The first weekday after Christmas Day
Related to: St Stephen's Day