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Hook it: Lastly, the candy canes are shaped and hooked so they can hang on Christmas trees for eager children to snare when parents aren't looking
Hook it: Lastly, the candy canes are shaped and hooked so they can hang on Christmas trees for eager children to snare when parents aren't looking

Hook it: Lastly, the candy canes are shaped and hooked so they can hang on Christmas trees for eager children to snare when parents aren't looking

Date11/30/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: Hook it: Lastly; the candy canes are shaped and hooked so they can hang on Christmas trees for eager children to snare when parents aren't looking.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0007430F
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