From the 1900's, candy has been an important part of many American past times. Every twentieth century kid is begging for a time when they can relive the day where they go to the store, fill up a bag, and only pay a quarter for more candy than their mothers would let them have. Almost every American can recall a time when candy was the catalyst of childhood memories and that memories were made on sweet treats. Whether you're 20 or 80, most everyone is able to relate to the idea that candy is generational, and with so many sweet treat options today, many of the nostalgic candy generations long for simplicity in their confectionary options. Since candy is no longer simple, here is a quick guide to the candy of the different decades:
Candy of the 20's Bit O' Honey
Chuckles Orange slices
Sixlets Candy of the 30's
Boston Baked Beans Candy buttons
Soft Caramel Chews Chico Sticks
Chunky Candy of the 40's:
BB Bats & Kits Bubble Gum Cigars
Candy Cigarettes Chuckles
Red Hots Sen Sen
Necco Assorted Wafers Root Beer Barrels
C. Howards Violet Mints Canada Peppermints
Jolly Rancher Stix Licorice Lace
Smarties Candy of the 50's
Slap Stix Fruit Slices
Anise Bears Atomic Fireballs
Candy Necklace Ice Blue Mints
Jelly Nougats Candy of the 60's
Jujubees Lemonheads
Walnettos Cinnamon Toothpicks
Fun Stripes Good and Plenty
Now and Later Pixy Stixs
Swedish Fish Candy of the 70's
Bazooka Charm's Blow Pops
Bottle Caps Buckeyes
Jelly Belly Jelly Beans Fun Dip Laffy Taffy
Pop Rocks Rock Candy
Zotz Candy of the 80's
Gobstoppers Nerds
Runts Wax Fangs
Razzles Gummy Bears
Sour Patch Kids Spree
Candy of the 90's: Caramel Apple Pops
Sour Punch Straws Squeeze Pops Liquid Lollipops
This guide does not include every kind of sweet treat that each decade has to offer, but hopefully it will help you in distinguishing exactly the candies that might have made memories for you as a child. These are products that often bring a great nostalgic feeling too many. The idea that candy can create a moment is so sweet! That is why it's not hard to forget that candy is not just for our sweet tooth, it is also a taste of the past!
Next time you get a longing to rediscover the sugary sentiments of your childhood, take a few seconds and grab one of these favorites. Memory lane will probably be there before you know it!
Candy of the 20's Bit O' Honey
Chuckles Orange slices
Sixlets Candy of the 30's
Boston Baked Beans Candy buttons
Soft Caramel Chews Chico Sticks
Chunky Candy of the 40's:
BB Bats & Kits Bubble Gum Cigars
Candy Cigarettes Chuckles
Red Hots Sen Sen
Necco Assorted Wafers Root Beer Barrels
C. Howards Violet Mints Canada Peppermints
Jolly Rancher Stix Licorice Lace
Smarties Candy of the 50's
Slap Stix Fruit Slices
Anise Bears Atomic Fireballs
Candy Necklace Ice Blue Mints
Jelly Nougats Candy of the 60's
Jujubees Lemonheads
Walnettos Cinnamon Toothpicks
Fun Stripes Good and Plenty
Now and Later Pixy Stixs
Swedish Fish Candy of the 70's
Bazooka Charm's Blow Pops
Bottle Caps Buckeyes
Jelly Belly Jelly Beans Fun Dip Laffy Taffy
Pop Rocks Rock Candy
Zotz Candy of the 80's
Gobstoppers Nerds
Runts Wax Fangs
Razzles Gummy Bears
Sour Patch Kids Spree
Candy of the 90's: Caramel Apple Pops
Sour Punch Straws Squeeze Pops Liquid Lollipops
This guide does not include every kind of sweet treat that each decade has to offer, but hopefully it will help you in distinguishing exactly the candies that might have made memories for you as a child. These are products that often bring a great nostalgic feeling too many. The idea that candy can create a moment is so sweet! That is why it's not hard to forget that candy is not just for our sweet tooth, it is also a taste of the past!
Next time you get a longing to rediscover the sugary sentiments of your childhood, take a few seconds and grab one of these favorites. Memory lane will probably be there before you know it!