What is a Candy Dish?
A candy dish is a dish which is used to display candy. Candy dishes are typically set out at parties so that guests can help themselves to sweets, and in some households, a candy dish may be kept in the hallway or in a reception room at all times for the benefit of guests. Candy dishes are designed to make people feel welcome in a home, and they are a traditional form of hospitality in many cultures around the world. Any number of materials can be used to make a candy dish or candy tray. Some take the form of bowls, which may be covered or uncovered, and it is also possible to find flat dishes, or trays on feet which elevate the tray about the table. Many candy dishes are decorated; cut crystal is a popular choice for a formal candy dish, for example. In some households, an antique candy dish may be used to offer old-fashioned hospitality to guests. Candies in a candy dish may be individually wrapped, or unwrapped and set out on the tray to make it easy for guests to grab a candy witho
