Oct 19, 2017
From Egyptians eating honey on sticks to today’s modern-day confections, this subject of this episode is kicking off a series that will hopefully lead us into Halloween with a sweet twist.
Just to warn you, there are some ear worms in this episode, so take my advice and if you happen to get a song stuck in your head, as I have since researching it, sing a Queen song. That always helps me.
I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Lollipops.
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Media:
VIDEO: Shirley Temple - On The Good Ship Lollipop
VIDEO: Lollipop - The Chordettes
Sources:
The History of Lollipop Candy - CandyFavorites.com
History of Lollipops - CandyHistory.net
New Haven Gives the Lollipop its Name – Today in History: October 13 - ConnecticutHistory.org
10 fabulous facts about lollipops on National Lollipop Day - aol.com
The Origins of Lollipops - ThoughtCo.com
A Brief History of the “Lollipop.” - HistorySpaces.com
Read about the history and origins of the lollipop - SpanglerCandy.com
Legend of the Shooting Star - Tootsie.com