Claim(permalink)
Candy canes were created as Christian symbols representing the blood and purity of Jesus.
✓snopescom rating: not credible; published on 2000-12-06
Factors
veracity
not credible
Political Leaning
left political leaning
Sentiment
neutral sentiment
Date published
2000-12-06
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