Holiday fun facts 2012

Candy makers produce more than 1.8 billion candy canes annually for the U.S. holiday season, according to the National Confectioners Association.

Candy canes made in the flavors of Jelly Belly jelly beans, Smarties candy tablets, and Starburst Fruit Chews have become a popular trend in recent years, spokeswoman Susan Whiteside said.

At left, candy canes stand on display for sale at the Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt square on the market's opening day Nov. 21, 2011, in Berlin.

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