Report: America's Favorite Christmas Candy by State (2024)

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Report: America's Favorite Christmas Candy by State? ›

While Halloween may be the most popular holiday for candy sales, other holidays also have a significant impact on the consumption of sweet treats. Easter, Valentine's Day, and even Independence Day all drive people to purchase candy to celebrate with loved ones or enjoy on their own.

While Halloween may be the most popular holiday for candy sales, other holidays also have a significant impact on the consumption of sweet treats. Easter, Valentine's Day, and even Independence Day all drive people to purchase candy to celebrate with loved ones or enjoy on their own.

OHIO — Ohio is consistent with its favorite Christmas candy. For the third year in a row, a survey shows chocolate Santas are Ohio's go-to.

Christmas Candy Quick Facts

43% of Holiday shoppers started by the beginning of November. 72% of people eat a candy cane starting on the straight end, the rest start on the curved end. Weird. Approximately 150 million chocolate Santas are produced annually.

In Illinois, the top three types of Christmas candy were peppermint bark at No. 1 followed by Hershey Kisses at No. 2 and M&M's at No. 3.

According to Candystore.com, the most popular candy in Michigan is Starburst. Following that, Candy Corn ranks as the No. 2 most popular candy in the state. Candy Corn took the top spot in previous years but was surpassed by Starburst in 2022.

Snickers is the top-selling candy bar in the United States and is produced by Mars, Inc. This classic chocolate bar is made with nougat, caramel, and peanuts, and it has been a favourite among Americans since its introduction in 1930. M&M's are small, candy-coated chocolates that are produced by Mars, Inc.

CandyStore.com has been delivering and distributing bulk orders of candy across the country since 2007. Using sales data for the time period before Halloween, the distributor determined which candy was the most popular with the winner being: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.

Peppermint Bark – Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New England, Nevada, Rhode Island, Tennessee, West Virginia. M&Ms – Idaho, South Carolina, Virginia, Wyoming. Candy Canes – Louisiana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont.

What is Indiana's favorite Christmas candy? ›

Indiana - M&Ms. Iowa - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Kansas - Reese's Pieces. Kentucky - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.

A candy called Marzipan is one of the oldest traditional Christmas candies.

The first candy was used by the Ancient Egyptians for cult purposes. In ancient times, Egyptians, Arabs, and Chinese made candies with fruits and nuts that caramelized with honey. The two oldest candy types are licorice and ginger. The historical roots of licorice are found in the early years of man's appearance.

Centrally located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Christmas is in the heart of many great year-round activities and attractions. From hiking, ice climbing or snowmobiling to beautiful waterfalls and quiet forests, we have something for everyone!

Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, the World's Largest Christmas Store, is located in Frankenmuth, Michigan's Little Bavaria. Just 90 minutes north of Detroit, Bronner's is only 10 minutes off I-75. Experience the joy of Christmas 361 days a year! (Bronner's is closed January 1, Easter, U.S. Thanksgiving and December 25.)