Every year, millions of red and white polkagris sweets, also known as candy canes or sticks ... Amalia Eriksson found herself a widow and single mother to a daughter, Ida. Determined to support ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It's the time of year when stores are making a killing on candy canes. But how did the sweet treat become such a holiday staple and get its iconic look? While candy canes were ...