Candy Canes: The candy canes are used to remind us of the Shepherd’s staff, used to guide the sheep. Of course, Jesus is considered to be a shepherd and “people” the sheep that he guides. The white stripe in the candy cane symbolizes the purity of his perfect life and the red for the blood of Jesus. The stripes on the candy cane represent the “stripes” that Jesus suffered for us during the crucifixion.