Indiana's Top Christmas Candy Changed In 2018

Last updated on Wednesday, December 5, 2018

(UNDATED) - It appears Hoosiers’ tastes have evolved when it comes to Christmas candy this year.

A year ago, the top three holiday candies in Indiana were Snickers, Candy Canes, and Starburst.

So which candy do people like the most? It varies by state.

As a distinguished online bulk candy store, CandyStore.com reached out to customers to find that out. They received more than 30,000 responses this year.

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You might be surprised by the results, illustrated above in the interactive candy map.

What ranked on top for the Hoosier State - Reese's Cup Minis. Nine other states also declared the miniature peanut butter cups as their favorite. Last year, just three states made Reese's Cups their top holiday pick.

Taking second place in the Hoosier State was a Christmas tradition - the Candy Cane - followed by Starburst.

Christmas Candy Quick Facts

1.76 Billion candy canes are produced every year for the holiday season.
Approximately 150 million chocolate Santas are produced annually.
The largest candy cane in the world was made in Switzerland. It was 51 feet long.
December 26th is National Candy Cane Day.
Canada spent $362M (USD) in Dec 2014 on candy, confectionary & snack foods.
59 percent of holiday sales are expected to be online.

You can find the list of favorite holiday candy by state at CandyStore.com.

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