Winter Holidays Central
People look to their favorite treats to offer a sense of nostalgia and familiarity during the holidays. Whether gathering with a small group of close friends and family or planning a smaller celebration for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, or another holiday, chocolate and candy will likely play a role in your winter holidays.
More than half of people in the U.S.
share chocolate and candy as part of their winter holidays gifting.
Ten Tips for a Sweet & Happy Holiday
Chocolate and candy have long been a special and fun part of the winter holidays and family traditions. Keep these tips in mind to help your family maintain balance while enjoying treats during the holidays.
Safe and Sensational Seasonal Celebrations
No matter how you celebrate the winter holidays this year, you can find safe and creative ways to celebrate. And who knows? Maybe one of these fun ideas will become a part of your holiday traditions for years to come.
Christmas Treats & Traditions
Christmas is a time for families to celebrate special moments together while enjoying some of their favorite holiday treats.
Hanukkah Treats & Traditions
Learn more about the treats and traditions of the Festival of Lights – Hanukkah!
Top Gingerbread House Décor
- Gumdrops
- Chocolate pieces
- Candy canes
- Gummy candies
- Peppermints
of Americans celebrate the winter holidays with chocolate and candy
A Candy Cane Story
Candy canes evoke a sense of nostalgia and holiday spirit across generations. But do you know the legend behind this iconic holiday treat?
What’s the Right Way to Eat a Candy Cane?
A recent survey asked Americans how they enjoy candy canes. 54% of people say they start with the straight end, while 30% of respondents enjoy the curved end first. Just 16% of people break it into pieces before they eat this seasonal treat!
