* Proper nouns are specific names for people, places, or things. They are always capitalized.
Examples:
* People: John, Mary, Queen Elizabeth
* Places: London, Mount Everest, California
* Things: The Eiffel Tower, Google, Mars
"Candy" is a common noun, a general name for a type of sweet treat. It is not capitalized unless it's part of a specific brand name (like "Snickers" or "Reese's").