Decorating With Candy Day

Decorating With Candy Day is an annual American holiday dedicated to adding a sweet touch to home décor. Celebrated every year on February 1, this holiday helps prolong the festive spirit of the New Year and gets us ready for the warmth and romance of Valentine’s Day, which is just around the corner.

History

Decorating With Candy Day invites everyone to create a cozy and magical atmosphere at home using candy.

Sweets have existed for thousands of years. In ancient times, people made treats by mixing honey with berries and nuts. The Greeks are credited with inventing sugar candy in the 3rd century AD. However, sweets in their modern form only became widely available in the 16th century, and have been evolving ever since.

Lollipops began appearing in Germany in the 17th century. These caramel-based treats quickly became associated with holidays, especially New Year’s and Christmas. Lollipops are made from caramel and often flavored with fruit or berry juice and special spices.

Interesting Facts

• The world’s largest candy is the Hagi-boy jelly bear, standing 168 cm (over 5 feet) tall and weighing 633 kg (nearly 1,400 pounds).
• According to German psychologists, people’s favorite candy fillings may reflect their personality traits: decisive people prefer cherry filling, creative people like coconut, and romantics choose strawberry.

How to Take Part

Celebrate Decorating With Candy Day by enjoying your favorite sweets and adding a candy theme to your home décor. Place chocolates on shelves, make colorful desserts, and top them with multi-colored candies. Get the kids involved—they’ll love helping out!

Share fun photos and facts about the holiday on social media. Ask others about their favorite candies and exchange pictures of your decorated home.

When is Decorating With Candy Day in 2026?

Decorating With Candy Day is observed on February 1 each year.

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