Candy Cane Christmas Tree

© Donald K. Cherry

Candy Cane Christmas Tree

Uploaded: December 10, 2007

Description


Have you pondered the shape of the candy cane? Legend states the beginnings of the candy cane are Christian. The shape resembles a shepherd’s crook. It has also been found that the candy cane was given to children who learned their prayers. The shape of the candy cane, like a ‘J’, signifies Jesus. Since the church was founded on a solid rock, this is related to the hardness of the candy. Hyssop, a cleansing plant mentioned in the Old Testament, has a peppermint flavor. Christ’s blood and His purity are represented by the red and white stripes.

Catagory: Catch-All

Exif: F Number: 3.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 35.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 10, 2007

Terrific capture Donald and very nice info as well! Jeff #805148

Tiia Vissak December 10, 2007

Great colors & effects! #5190084

Jim Huffield December 10, 2007

Very cool effects, Donald. Jim #5190117

Carol Sawyer December 10, 2007

Gorgeous capture, colors and effects, Don! Beautiful information I love it Don!! #5190130

Colleen Braun December 10, 2007

awesome... #5190190

Kumiko Parkinson December 10, 2007

Very simple and powerful effects, and so pretty! Thanks for making me one step smarter with the info, that's cool! #5190268

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 10, 2007

Well, I like this one! Great lesson to go with it, too. #5190322

Laurie Daily level-deluxe December 10, 2007

WOW...quite cool, Donald, and thanks for the lesson! #5190369

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe December 10, 2007

So colorful and I love the shape of the Christmas tree ! #5190536

Joy Rector December 10, 2007

great job #5190825

Rhonda Burger December 10, 2007

Wonderful image Donald. This would make a great Chrismas card.
Great info too. Rhonda #5191827

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 10, 2007

spectacular image and effects!!!!!! #5194195

Graeme yew Chow December 11, 2007

Beautiful control effects and colors, Donald. #5194447

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 11, 2007

Morning Don
Not only a fantastic Image
But a Terrific lesson in Legend #5194643

Linda Donnelly December 11, 2007

Wow #5197934

Nemil B. Chabebe December 12, 2007

Donald; thanks for the info on the candy
cane I did not that, there is a lesson to be learned every day. By the way the photo is great as well. #5198267

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe December 12, 2007

Terrific effects and colors, Donald! #5200788

Bill Houghton December 13, 2007

This is truly an awesome presentation Donald. Thanks so much for your comment on my 'Mallard Pair' shot. Bill

Check out my website at:

Bill Houghton Photography

#5203959

Corinne M. Thompson December 22, 2007

Magnificent capture, and thanks for sharing the candy cane story! #5244980

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