The Lost Holiday
Candy is a staple of holidays. Of course Halloween being the biggest. But then there is also tons of candy around for Christmas, Easter and the 4th of July. So why is it that there isn’t Thanksgiving candy? Everyone always talks about the turkey, the potatoes, the cranberry sauce, the stuffing, and the pumpkin pies. But what about candy?
Thanksgiving is unfortunately stuck between Halloween and Christmas. I guess people thought the Halloween candy could hold them over until Christmas. But personally, I don’t think its fair. Thanksgiving is a great holiday, and it should get attention from the candy community! Maybe a chocolate set of the original Thanksgiving complete with chocolate pilgrims, indians, and a giant turkey! Or for non chocolate lovers, a gummy set!
There could be lollipops shaped like turkeys. Maybe even lollipops that taste like turkey! Wait, nevermind, that would be disgusting. So candy lovers, I put the question to you. What candy would you like to see as Thanksgiving candy? Or should Thanksgiving forever remain the lost holiday??
November 27th, 2005 at 6:41 pm
With the advent of flavored Marshmallow Peeps (i.e. Cocoa Cats for Halloween, Cookie-flavored Christmas Peeps, and Vanilla and Orange Valentines Hearts), I think it would be only appropriate that the Peeps folks release pumpkin-pie flavored peeps (and regular peeps in turkey shapes). Not too far-fetched, considering they even release July 4 Peeps now.
November 28th, 2005 at 3:09 pm
I wholeheartedly agree! Thanksgiving peeps should be made!
December 17th, 2005 at 5:53 pm
There are chocolate turkeys, wrapped in colorful foil. And don’t overlook maple sugar candy shaped like fall leaves. Very Thanksgiving-ish.
January 5th, 2006 at 8:40 am
I think all those candy suggestions sound great, however, we get so overwhelmed with candy after Thanksgiving, I’m thinking we should stick with the pumpkin pie. Every day I come in to my office there is at least one box of candy to savor.
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Be quiet and listen…..
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