![]() “My grandfather and his brother had both served in World War II,” Cohen tells me. And yes, the candies were never advertised as “cigarettes” - in fact, “sticks” was the preferred term. World Confections, Inc., is the vendor responsible for just about every box of the white candy sticks you see on the market today. “My grandfather, Sam Cohen, and his brother, Leon Cohen, built the World Confections factory in 1952 in Brooklyn, NY.” I had the chance to chat with Drew Cohen, Vice President of World Confections, Inc., who let me in on the surprising Jewish history of the candy. While perhaps a little controversial, the novelty candy is nostalgic and, let’s face it, pretty fun. Inside the box are 24 white candy sticks of gum, loosely resembling cigarettes. I spot a box of “Lucky Lights” and am caught off guard by how much the confection resembles the real thing. In the large plastic bins, one can find retro sweets such as wax bottles, candy dots and - to my surprise - candy cigarettes. ![]() While visiting Provincetown, Massachusetts, I make my way to the Penny Patch, a store that has been a vendor of vintage candies since 1956.
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