Happy National Mason Jar Day from the Haberdashery Cryptid Preserve!

Here at the Haberdashery Cryptid Preserve, we love a good jar! Not just any jar, mind you, but the iconic, endlessly useful Mason jar. Today, on National Mason Jar Day (yes, it's a real thing!), we celebrate this humble yet ingenious invention and its potential connection to a certain...hairy...cryptid.

Mason jars were patented in 1858 by John Landis Mason, forever changing the food preservation game. Their genius lies in the unique screw-top lid that creates a vacuum seal, perfect for keeping your jams, jellies, pickles, and other goodies safe from spoilage. But did you know that these same jars might have played a role in containing a legendary beast?

We're talking about the ever-elusive Sasquatch, of course. Legends abound of hunters capturing Bigfoot hair or other "evidence" in, you guessed it, Mason jars. Perhaps these jars, with their secure seal, were seen as the perfect way to contain some essence of the elusive creature. While the existence of Sasquatch remains unproven, the stories add a touch of mystery to the already fascinating Mason jar.

But here at the Haberdashery Cryptid Preserve, we go beyond simply storing pickles and pondering cryptids. Mason jars are a staple in our creature containment efforts. From housing rare bioluminescent fungi (harmless, we assure you) to isolating strange spores found near reported werewolf sightings, these versatile jars help us study the unexplained.

So, this National Mason Jar Day, we encourage you to raise a glass (or, well, a jar) to this everyday wonder. Who knows, maybe you'll find yourself using a Mason jar to capture your own glimpse of the extraordinary!

Here are some ideas to celebrate National Mason Jar Day, Haberdashery style:

• Craft your own cryptid containment unit! Decorate a Mason jar with spooky symbols or mysterious drawings. Fill it with something interesting – maybe colorful sand or interesting buttons – and imagine it holding a rare creature's essence.

• Whip up a batch of "Monster Mash" – a spooky green concoction made with food coloring, gelatin, and fruit chunks. Serve it in Mason jars for a fun and festive treat.

• Hold a Mason jar scavenger hunt! Hide small Mason jars filled with treats or riddles around your house or yard. It's a fun way to appreciate the jar's functionality and get some fresh air.

We hope you have a fun and creative National Mason Jar Day!