I never throw away my jars, I keep them for easy to-go recipes. During this holiday season, I will be giving gifts in jars to my friends as opposed to the usual Christmas cards. As early as 4000 years ago, pickling was used as a way to preserve food for out-of-season use and for long journeys.
Pickled foods in jars are great to give during this season. Give the jar some beauty, decorate with a bow or paint on the jar (if you have the time and skill)