By the 1950s, however, the process was automated and thus began the era of candy cane Christmastime ubiquity. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests ...

the National Confectioners Association said the candy didn't actually catch on until the 1950s, according to TIME. RELATED: Where is Santa Claus right now? NORAD tracks Santa for 69th year The ...