The sweets are nestled all snug in their jars; soon they'll be given to friends near and far. Before delivering these playful presents, you can set them out for all to see in a candy-counter-style display. Collect peanut-butter, jelly, and olive jars -- or buy inexpensive containers at a discount store -- and fill them with treats for loved ones. Soon visions of sugar will dance in their heads.

Select peppermint sticks, jelly beans, chocolate straws, jawbreakers, foil-wrapped chocolates, and other colorful candy. Layer them in a jar or arrange them to form patterns. Coat metal lids with red spray paint (working in a ventilated area); cover plastic tops with decorative paper. Finish packages with ribbon and gift tags.