Sixth–century Italian monks gave pretzels to children as rewards for attending church. The pretzel’s twists signify arms crossed in prayer and when it has three openings, the Trinity. Pretzels are believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and spiritual wholeness.

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"As American as baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie." Although sausages originated centuries ago, they didn't become Hot Dogs until they were put on a bun, which first happened in St. Louis in 1880. In 1902, during a New York Giants baseball game, the term "Hot Dog" was coined.

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In the Middle Ages, guests brought sweet buns that were placed in a pile over which the bride and groom kissed. The taller the pile, the more prosperous the couple. This evolved into the tiered cake we know today. This Wedding Cake ornament serves as a keepsake of the special day or anniversary.

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For centuries, coffee has been a favorite beverage around the world. In today's fast-paced culture, "coffee-to-go" has become increasingly popular. Now to the delight of coffee drinkers, many drive-thru venders offer premium coffee and espresso beverages in a timely and convenient fashion.

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The origins of beer date back as far as 10,000, B.C. and virtually every culture throughout history has produced it. Ancient beer had much more nutritional value than bread at that time and was often safer to drink than the water. In some cultures, beer was a dietary staple and was referred to as "liquid bread!"

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Bacon, a staple breakfast food often paired with eggs, seems to go in and out of favor in the culinary world. It currently is experiencing a dramatic increase in popularity. Now, it is even found in sweet foods such as donuts and ice cream!

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The Fortune Cookie is an American invention with origins in California. This delicate, crisp cookie always contains a small piece of paper with a happy message inside. Now it is so popular that no Chinese meal in America is complete without one. Celebrate your good fortune with this cute glass ornament!

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The Chocolate Chip Cookie was accidentally invented in 1938 by Ruth Wakefield in Massachusetts. She was trying to make an all chocolate cookie, but the pieces of chopped chocolate she added did not melt into the dough, and the Chocolate Chip cookie was born! Today it is the most popular cookie in the U.S. with over 7 billion eaten annually!

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Cookies have been popular for centuries, and Sandwich Cookies, with their sweet, creamy filling between two crisp cookie wafers, have been an American favorite for over years. So whether you eat them whole, dunked in milk, or twist them apart to eat the filling first, the Sandwich Cookie is a delightful treat.

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The Sugar Cookie ornament depicts one of the most anticipated traditions of the Christmas season—the baking and eating of sweets! Creating elaborate and whimsical holiday cookies decorated with frosting and candies started years ago and continues today as a favorite family activity. From assortment 32183

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Good boys and girls leave a plate of Christmas cookies and glass of milk to fuel Santa on his busy night. Santa stops for a moment as he places gifts under the tree to indulge in a sweet treat. A thoughtful thank you to dear old Santa Claus means so much to him.

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The Sugar Cookie ornament depicts one of the most anticipated traditions of the Christmas season—the baking and eating of sweets! Creating elaborate and whimsical holiday cookies decorated with frosting and candies started years ago and continues today as a favorite family activity. From assortment 32183

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