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Last weekend, a kind-hearted employee at Home Depot approached me as I was leaving with my three kids, offering them full-size candy canes. I was grateful for my mask, as it helped hide my grimace while I reluctantly replied, “Sure.” What else could I do? My children had already spotted her basket brimming with candy canes, and I didn’t want to be the Grinch who said no.
Honestly, I can relate to Ebenezer Scrooge when I say I’m not a fan of candy canes. To be precise, my frustration lies with the nearly indestructible plastic wrappers that require a mini saw to access the actual candy. I almost wanted to ask the Home Depot employee if she could toss in a box cutter so I could hand out these minty treats without a struggle, all while juggling three kids in my minivan like a frazzled rodent on a never-ending mission.
On rare occasions, I’ve stumbled upon candy canes with perforated wrappers, but I often wonder if they even exist or if it was just a figment of my imagination. Have I ever managed to identify the brand or find these elusive, sugary treasures? Of course not. They’re like the four-leaf clovers of the holiday season, or Bigfoot—people claim they’re out there, but few have actually seen them.
December is the season of candy canes, and they’re everywhere. It seems like everyone who wants to spread holiday cheer thinks, “What do little kids want more than anything? A long stick of peppermint candy wrapped in a plastic fortress that could survive reentry from space.” They hand these delightful treats to my kids, who have absolutely no survival skills thanks to their suburban upbringing. And guess who has to dig through the unyielding wrappers to get to the candy? Yup, me—three times over, every single time.
Sure, I could let my kids figure it out themselves like I did back in the ’80s, but isn’t part of being a parent about sparing them the struggles we faced? What kind of mother would I be if I tossed the candy canes in the backseat and told my little ones they were on their own?
What do manufacturers expect us to do with these wrappers? Are they just decorative? My mom used to hang candy canes on the Christmas tree, and now I see why—she wanted me to think they were ornaments so I wouldn’t pester her to open them every five minutes!
And if it were just peppermint candy canes, that would be one thing. But no, we now have a variety of flavors, including fruity and even chocolatey options, and every single one is a hassle to unwrap. I can’t wait for Valentine’s Day when I can enjoy the simple pleasure of peeling off the foil from a Hershey’s kiss. Pure bliss.
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Summary
This article humorously discusses the struggle of unwrapping candy canes during the holiday season, expressing a desire for perforated wrappers to make access easier. The author reflects on childhood memories and the frustrations of parenting while navigating the challenges posed by overly sturdy candy packaging.
Keyphrase: Candy cane wrappers
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