Oh, them 1950s candies, huh? Now, those were real treats, I tell ya! Folks back then had their hands on all kinds of goodies, and kids, oh, they went crazy for ’em. It wasn’t like today with candies comin’ outta every store corner, but the candies we had back then, they had a charm of their own. Let me tell ya about some popular ones.
Ribbon Candy and Candy Canes
Now, Ribbon Candy, that one’s been around since way before the ’50s, ya know, but it was still real popular. Looked pretty on Christmas tables, like shiny little ribbons, all twisted up and sweet. Not just for Christmas either; folks would enjoy ’em year-round. And, oh, don’t get me started on them Candy Canes! Red and white, pepperminty, and sometimes even other flavors. The Candy Cane was a holiday favorite, but kids’d sneak ’em anytime they could!
Dum-Dum Pops
Now, around the mid-50s, Dum-Dum Pops came out with a couple of new flavors: Root Beer and Chocolate. Oh boy, did folks love those! And them Dum-Dums were small, so you didn’t feel guilty havin’ more than one. Kids loved that mystery flavor too – they’d guess and guess, makin’ it a game all in itself. You wouldn’t believe it, but they made about two million pounds of them pops in the first year alone!
Pixy Stix
Now, Pixy Stix, that’s a fun one. They took some sugary powder, packed it into straw-shaped tubes, and boom – Pixy Stix were born! First hit the shelves in 1952. Kids went wild with these, pourin’ that tangy powder right onto their tongues, makin’ faces. Came in flavors like grape, orange, and even a red one – all sweet and tangy. It was pure sugar, really, but that’s what made it special.
Peeps and Red Vines
Ever heard of Peeps? Those little marshmallow chicks? Oh, they were big in the ’50s. Soft, squishy, and sugary. Kids would gobble ’em up during Easter. Then there were Red Vines, that chewy, red licorice. Not too sweet but just enough to satisfy. Red Vines became a real snack-time favorite, especially for them kids runnin’ around, needin’ something to keep their mouths busy!
Classic Candy Mix: Aniseed Balls, Toffees, and More
Back then, we had this mix of hard candies and chews that folks called a “Sweet Hamper.” In there, you’d find aniseed balls, toffees, and things like Pontefract cakes – a kind of licorice that was super popular. Oh, and can’t forget rhubarb and custard candies, pear drops, and barley sugars. Real treats, them. And for the kids who loved licorice, they had liquorice roots and Catherine Wheels. If you could name it, they probably had it in one of them Sweet Hampers.
Black Jacks and Fruit Salads
Then there was Black Jacks, that little black candy that tasted like licorice – either ya loved it or ya hated it. And Fruit Salads, now those were fruity and fun, colorful little squares. The flavors were simple but bright, and they kept ya chewing. They didn’t taste like real fruit, no, but nobody cared, as long as it was sweet!
Candy Cigarettes
Now, here’s a funny one – candy cigarettes! These were little sticks of sugar candy or even gum wrapped in paper to look like real cigarettes. Oh, kids thought they were so grown-up with these, pretendin’ to smoke just like the adults! It was all in fun back then; nobody thought twice about it.
Toffees and Fudges
Can’t leave out the toffees and fudges. Sweet, chewy, sticky toffees were favorites for anyone with a sweet tooth. They’d get all soft in yer mouth after a bit, and if you had one with a soft caramel inside, well, that was a real treat. Fudge came in flavors like vanilla and chocolate, and it was creamy, meltin’ right as ya bit into it.
Those Sweet Memories
Now, them candies, they weren’t just treats. They were part of life back then, ya know? Kids would gather ’round the candy store window, just lookin’ and wishin’, and maybe if they had a nickel or two, they’d get somethin’ special. Those sweets weren’t just food; they were little bites of happiness. You wouldn’t find candies like those in stores today, not quite the same anyway.
So, there ya have it, the candy story from the 1950s. All these treats and more were part of the good ol’ days. Kids today have different candies, but I’ll tell ya, nothin’ beats those classics! They were special, and they made us feel special too.
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