Caskey and his candy canes friends are sad because they are different and not as decorative as the other Christmas candies they see on the shelves in the store. After they are purchased from the store by a Sunday School teacher, they learn their important purpose of exemplifying Jesus Christ. They learn the meaning of their unique shape and colored stripes. Caskey and his friends learn their special purpose and challenge us to tell others about Jesus' love and care for all mankind.