Just think about it, though: All of that baking, decorating, and crafting in preparation for Christmas can really add up. In fact, the National Confectionary Association estimates that Americans will spend $1.93 billion on holiday candy this year, with the average consumer spending $110 on candy and food. And you thought those Christmas presents were burning a hole in your wallet. That’s not the only surprising Christmas trivia you never knew, either.
But if Santa is feeling a little stumped on stocking stuffer ideas this year, this interactive map has him covered. Candystore.com surveyed over 50,000 customers to determine each state’s favorite Christmastime candies—and it’s sure to cover everyone on his list.
America’s all-time favorite holiday sweet? It’s a tie between Pez and M&Ms, according to the results. Each candy earned the No. 1 spot in eight states. Meanwhile, residents of Alabama, Michigan, and Utah like to spread Christmas cheer with reindeer corn, which is a festive adaptation of its original Halloween counterpart.
Which Christmas candy is the most popular in your state? Check out the list below to find out. If you’re watching your weight this season, these healthy holiday gifts (that aren’t fruit cake) will be the life of any party.
Alabama: Reindeer corn
Alaska: Hershey’s Kisses
Arizona: Pez
Arkansas: Starbursts
California: Peppermint Bark
Colorado: Hershey’s Kisses
Connecticut: M&Ms
Delaware: Candy canes
Florida: Skittles
Georgia: Candy canes
Hawaii: Starbursts
Idaho: M&Ms
Illinois: Jolly Ranchers
Indiana: Snickers
Iowa: M&Ms
Kansas: Peppermint Bark
Kentucky: M&Ms
Louisiana: Pez
Maine: Candy canes
Maryland: Reese’s Pieces
Massachusetts: Skittles
Michigan: Reindeer corn
Minnesota: Jolly Ranchers
Mississippi: Snickers
Missouri: Starbursts
Montana: Skittles
Nebraska: Hershey’s Kisses
Nevada: Peppermint Bark
New Hampshire: Candy canes
New Jersey: Reese’s Mini Cups
New Mexico: Pez
New York: Skittles
North Carolina: Pez
North Dakota: Chocolate Santas
Ohio: Pez
Oklahoma: Starbursts
Oregon: Reese’s Mini Cups
Pennsylvania: Candy canes
Rhode Island: M&Ms
South Carolina: Pez
South Dakota: Reese’s Mini Cups
Tennessee: M&Ms
Texas: Pez
Utah: Reindeer corn
Vermont: Candy canes
Virginia: M&Ms
Washington: Candy canes
Washington, D.C.: Jolly Ranchers
West Virginia: Peppermint Bark
Wisconsin: Pez
Wyoming: M&Ms
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