A Sweet Blast From the Past: Decades of Beloved Candy

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!

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