Father Gregory Keller, seen here around 1924, served as a parish priest while making inventions for his brother-in-law’s candy company in Georgia. Keller, a native of Little Rock, Ark., had a hand in ...

Candy canes are an iconic symbol of Christmas. Their red and white stripes adorn trees and homes during the holidays while their minty flavor delights taste buds. According to the National ...

Walk into any store during December, and you'll spot them instantly—those red-and-white striped hooks of peppermint sweetness hanging from Christmas trees, tucked into stockings, and decorating ...

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