Polls Reveals the Bottom 5: The Worst Christmas Candy of the Year

Is there such a thing as bad candy? Yes.

There’s a lot of it. Granted that the question is subjective. However, when a large majority of those polled agree, then it’s a good bet there's some sweet stuff you'll want to avoid this holiday season.

The holidays are in full swing, and the holiday season always brings some delicious and not-so-delicious sweets and confections. There is some very yummy candy, and then there’s the sweets that always end up in the back of a truck or the bottom of a dumpster.

You know the candy, you take one bite and spit it out almost immediately. At the very least, you don’t finish the rest of it.

CandyStore.com knows this, and it polled more than 7,000 of its users to find the top 10 worst Christmas candy ever.

Which candy is the worst of the worst?

According to the poll, it’s Reindeer Candy Corn. It’s the Christmas version of many people's least-favorite Halloween candy.

Coming in at number two is Christmas nougat. Just like nougat, but in Christmas colors. It’s also filled with that candied fruit that we all love to hate in fruitcake.

The third least favorite is just a little surprising. I’m not a fan of cherry cordials, but I know quite a few candy lovers who can get enough of them. Nevertheless, the people have spoken.

Next on the list is not surprising. If fact, one could argue that they should be at number one. Candy canes that aren’t peppermint. Who is the knucklehead who thought to create such a thing? Non-peppermint candy canes are fourth on the list.

Much like its Easter cousin, Christmas holiday Peeps are disliked by most and landed fifth on the list.

Other candies on the worst candy list include old-fashioned ribbon candy. Old-fashioned hard candies also popped up on the list. It seems old-fashioned stuff is no longer in fashion,

I was surprised to see that Life Savers Story Books were in the top ten. So was chocolate oranges and peppermint bark which rounded out the list.

The thought of candy is always positive, but just like sports teams, there are a lot of bad ones.

Now that the Thanksgiving meal is behind us and we are all still feeling more than stuffed, it's time we shift our focus. To more food! Here, we'll cut into four great dinner options to feed the whole family at Christmas dinner.

Yes, Thanksgiving requires a lot of hours in the kitchen. Prepping a turkey, maybe even frying one, takes some proper attention. Then, to some, the most important part is the sides that go with the main attraction. Again, making these side dishes means cooking up a storm. However, perhaps we underappreciate the art of this meal. For the most part, the menu is designed for us. Furthermore, it is consistent every year. All you have to decide is how much to make based around how many people will be gathered around your table.

Fast forward a month, and it's time to prepare another epic holiday meal. In addition to running around to grab last-minute gifts, if you are hosting a Christmas get-together you have to do a lot of preparing, again.

Here, we are going to break down some options to jump-start your Christmas prep. First, let's set the table on some criteria, and some bust some myths. You certainly do not need to reinvent the wheel and cook up something extraordinarily unique. In fact, it's best to keep it simple. Dozens of classic dishes have already been well-established as delicious to satisfy your family, friends, and guests.

The thought process in suggesting these four Christmas dinner options is that they are proven to be delightful. They can also be prepared in large batches that do not require a tremendous amount of hours in the kitchen. These meals are family-friendly and are sharable. Some of them you may even be able to combine together. Again, this list won't spark an idea that's never been cooked up. Perhaps it just serves as a simple reminder that these Christmas dinner menu items can be straightforward and delicious enough.

A large tray of a baked pasta based meal that everyone gets to cut into just feels like a natural option. There's room here to customize your tray of course. Add meat, make it a veggie, or have one of each. Plus, the red sauce nicely compliments your holiday-themed table setting.

We'll need to clarify here, your best bet here is a log shaped filet that can be evenly cut into quarter inch - to half inch slices. There's something festive to carving a meal item in your kitchen, that is freshly cooked. You take pride in hosting and then slicing. You place your sliced filet on that serving platter that is used just once a year, walk it into the dining room and then feel joy when everyone digs in.

It's all about the slow-cooker or crock pot. You can let it warm in the kitchen all day, allowing a sharp aroma to seep into every room the family gathers in. This style is for more of the grab something quick and on-the-go Christmas meal gathering. Perhaps you have people in and out of your house, stopping by for a "cheers" throughout the day. A chili bar never disappoints. Add in your side bowls of shredded cheddar, tortilla crisps, scallions, and sour cream, and you are giving your guests the opportunity to put their own touch on your creation.

This is the meal that gives you the option for a fancier sit-down dinner. The ham centerpiece is typically joined by elegant wine glasses and pre-feast toast. Throw some potato side dishes along with an asparagus or string bean casserole, and your living room is now a fine-dining restaurant. This meal allows you to take your time. The next thing you know, it's dark outside, and you are putting a bow on your enjoyable Christmas night.