The tradition of Christmas gifts began with Candy, as Children would leave their shoes (and socks) by the fire for Saint Nicholas to fill them with Candy treats.
For the hand signs for this confection, My ASL Dictionary’s cartoon of the most famous Candyman of all time, Willy Wonka, shows the ASL hand sign for CANDY.
Wearing a fancy orange hat, purple jacket, and vest, with a flashy bowtie, a cartoon of Gene Wilder (1971 Wonka) illustrates the ASL hand sign for CANDY.
The tip of the Index finger is twisted on the cheek twice.
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Just like the Christmas treats left for children in wooden shoes and holiday stockings, one is never enough. It is the same for My ASL Dictionary’s hand signs and Willy Wonka movies.
Wearing a dark purple hat and suit, an upgraded cartoon of Johnny Depp (2015 Wonka) shows the ASL hand signs for CANDY, SUGAR, and SWEET.
Thumb out, the fingers of the U hand brush down the chin twice.
Similar to the hand sign for CUTE.
First posted in CANDYMAN, November 1, 2024