Candy Cane Shard

A Candy Cane Shard is a special item only available during Wintersday. Wintersday Gift Givers will trade 1 Wintersday Gift for 5 Candy Cane Shards. These collectors are located in Lion's Arch, Droknar's Forge, Ascalon City, and Kamadan.

Sell value
1 Gold

Acquisition
Candy Cane Shards (often Shards or ccs) can be obtained only during Wintersday:
 * Random drops from all foes, as well as untamed animals and practice targets;
 * 3 each to members of team winning snowball fights.
 * 1 for bringing a present to children in the cities;
 * 5 or 10 from Wintersday quests (with the exception of the two given by Old Nickoles)

What it salvages into

 * Pile of Glittering Dust

Collectors
Summary:
 * 9 Candy Cane Shards can be traded for a primary Candy Cane Weapon;
 * 12 shards can be traded for an off-hand Candy Cane weapon;
 * 5 shards can be traded for a Wintersday Gift (one collector).

Finales
During each Wintersday finale (except 2005), every 3 hours in Lion's Arch and Kamadan, Candy Cane Shards were used for betting in the game of which god (Grenth or Dwayna) would receive favor.