Who's Got Their Hand In The Cookie Jar? Cookies are one of the simple joys of life. Enjoyed in hundreds of versions around the world, the cookie knows no cultural boundaries. They are as good with a glass of milk as a cup of coffee, and make a tasty midnight snack or a sweet ending to lunch. This universal treat deserves a special place in your home where kids and yes, adults, can always find them. Long ago, someone had the brilliant idea for a specific container to house these treats - the cookie jar. Today, rare is the abode without one to raid. Half the fun of eating the esteemed goodie is reaching into the jar. Cookie fanatics often collect these containers. Any day can be a cookie occasion, so everyone needs at least one, the everyday cookie jar. When the holidays roll around, a jar shaped like Santa brings holiday cheer and provides a festive note to the dining room or the top of the frig. Once you're hooked on cookie jars, you soon realize there are probably more designs for these jars than there are types of cookies. Oh my, what a tempting hobby! A collectible to fill with an ever-changing cast of edible contents. Be forewarned, this delightful hobby often prompts the hobbyist to visit bakeries for new and exotic cookies to fill your latest find. To give you a glimpse at the number of cookie jar possibilities, go to Google's image database - just click on 'images' from Google's main page. Type 'cookie jar' in the search box. You'll get hundreds of thousands of image results. You'll see jars you'd never imagined, with everything from vintage Betty Boop and Krazy Kat designs to ethnic, formal and whimsical versions. E-Bay is a great place to browse for these goodie jars. Antique shops often yield one-of-a-kind jars. You'll also find some unusual jars at websites that sell cookies. Should you become a cookie jar devotee, remember that you really can't have too many. A cookie jar makes a terrific and universally loved gift for anyone on your list, suitable for almost any occasion. Think about it. Baby showers, anniversaries, Valentine's Day, birthdays and graduations are all good candidates for such a memorable gift. Even the proverbial man who has everything can be gifted with this thoughtful item. Remember also that no one ever complains if you fill the jar with cookies, for instant enjoyment and smiles all around! Summary Cookie jars were Grandmas favorite thing. She always had one, and it always had cookies, you could bank on it. The jars can be found nowadays in all kinds of different designs and colors. You can even get one that makes sounds. Think of this kitchen staple the next time you are shopping for a gift. Related Articles Chinese Fortune Cookies Related Sites