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  2. Polkagris - Wikipedia

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    The traditional red and white polkagris Lena Lervik: Amalia Eriksson – the mother of the polkagris. This statue is located in Gränna, Sweden. This statue is located in Gränna, Sweden. Polkagris is a special candy stick type which was invented in Gränna 1859 by Amalia Eriksson (1824–1923), a poor 35-year-old widow.

  3. Candy Canes Are Everywhere on Christmas—But Why Is That? - AOL

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    Though these early candy canes weren't striped but rather all white sticks, the choirmaster did bend the candy into the shape of a shepherd's staff as a nod to the religious story told.

  4. Amalia Eriksson - Wikipedia

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    Amalia Eriksson - The Mother of the Polkagris Amalia Eriksson – the Mother of the Polkagris— Lena Lervik (1997). This statue is located in Gränna, Sweden. Amalia Elisabeth Eriksson, née Lundström (25 November 1824 – 19 January 1923), was a Swedish businesswoman, known as the inventor of the Polkagris, a type of candy stick known to have inspired the candy cane, which she invented in ...

  5. Lördagsgodis - Wikipedia

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    The tradition started as a health recommendation in 1959 [2] following the government-funded Vipeholm experiments, where patients of Vipeholm Hospital for the intellectually disabled in Lund, Sweden, were unknowingly fed large amounts of sweets to see whether a high-sugar diet would cause tooth decay.

  6. 8 Swedish Holiday Traditions We Might Just Be Copying This Year

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  7. Our Candy Cane Cookies Will Have You Hooked - AOL

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    2 3/4 c. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another large bowl, using a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and peppermint ...

  8. Christmas cookie - Wikipedia

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    In Canada and the United States, since the 1930s, children have left cookies and milk on a table for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, though many people simply consume the cookies themselves. The cookies are often cut into the shape of candy canes, reindeer, holly leaves, Christmas trees, stars, or angels.

  9. Our Candy Cane Cake Is Red, White & Everything Right - AOL

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    Place a red layer on top; spread 3/4 c. white frosting on top. Repeat, alternating layers. On top layer, spread 1 1/2 c. white frosting on top and sides to create a crumb coat.