December 19th Hard Sweets
December 19th Hard Sweets day, honors the love for these crunchy treats that delight people of all ages. Made primarily of sugar, flavorings, and coloring, hard candies emerge after sugar is heated to 320°F, shaped, and cooled to gain its characteristic consistency. With ancient roots and popularization from the 17th century onwards, hard sweets, once reserved for the rich, became accessible to the general public. Public favorites include Jolly Rancher, Life Savers and Werther's Original. Celebrate the day by tasting hard candy, learning about their origins or watching videos about the making process of these classics.
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