Today is the final day of 2016!! Jody's Popcorn can reminisce on a great year– full of new flavors including Sweet & Sassy and our Tropical Treats flavors. 

New Years traditions vary across different countries. We decided it would be fun to compare some of the most interesting traditions!

In Denmark, you may find a pile of broken dishes in front of someone's door. People will throw dishes at their friends' doors. 

In China, they may celebrate their new year by painting their front doors red to symbolize good fortune. Additionally, it is tradition to have a great feast. 

In Brazil, a boat is filled with jewelry, flowers, and candles and set forth from the Rio de Janeiro. 

In Spain, at the strike of midnight, it is customary to eat a grape at each ring of the clock. 

In Germany, they drop molten lead into cold water. Whatever shape it forms tells a story of a prediction for the future.

In America, we celebrate by going to parties, feasting, and popping champagne at midnight. One of our most notable traditions is the ball drop in Times Square. This tradition began in 1907! 

How do you celebrate New Years? We hope every one fun and safe time tonight, and don't forget to stop by Jody's Popcorn for some last minute snacks! 

China: Street vendors use an interesting method to pop their corn. This method is believed to have been created during the Song dynasty! Some affectionately call it "The Popcorn Cannon."

Corn kernels are poured into a cast-iron canister that is sealed with a heavy lid and slowly turned over a fire. Rotisserie style! A pressure gauge determines that it has reached the right level, then a large canvas sack is put over the lid and the seal is released.

Watch this video, where you can see a Chinese vendor putting heated kernels in a large metal container and then releasing the pressure. There is a huge BOOM– all of the popcorn explodes at once. 

While this method makes quite a show in the streets, it is ok to prefer a little less excitement in our lives. But if you happen to be in China and see one of these, don't be alarmed! It'll only take a few seconds after the boom for the delicious smell of popcorn to reach you. 

Q: Why do mummies like the holidays?

A: Because of all the wrapping!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The weather may be cold, but there's still so much to do around holiday time. You can go to the lights at the oceanfront or simply spend time with your family. Just don't get too caught up in the mess– get your holiday gifting done quickly with no hassle and guaranteed deliciousness.

Our holiday flavors include Christmas colored Candy Corn and Peppermint Crunch, but you can’t go wrong with our Caramel 53 or Chocolate Drizzle! Order from our “Jars” option to have a great looking gift option that's convenient to ship. Choose to add a bow for an extra special gift!

Our BRAND NEW gifting option allows you to personalize your gifts even more. Upload a photo – of you, your family, even your dog – and we will put print it on your gift! This is the ultimate combination of a card and gift, and it will be something all of your family and friends will remember! 

Your loved ones, near and far, could use some tasty holiday cheer. Check out our many holiday gift options online or shop in store to find the perfect item! 

Happy Holidays

If you've been bored around your house recently... we have the fix! We found a delicious popcorn cooking idea that adults and kids will LOVE. 

You can find one recipe here: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/20519/best-ever-popcorn-balls/

Our tip? Cut out the extra ingredients and use our famous gluten-free Recipe 53 Caramel Corn!

Simply melt marshmallows in a saucepan over medium heat and then stir in our Caramel Corn until each kernel is covered– it will be gooey. Make as little or as much as you want! 

At this point you can choose to add in chocolate chips, M&Ms, pretzels, peanuts... the possibilities are endless.

The fun part will be forming this mixture into a ball shape. You can choose to drizzle chocolate sauce or roll them in your favorite candy or snack. Then let it cool, cover it in plastic wrap, and enjoy!! 

You and your kids will have a lot of fun customizing these to your favorite candies. 

Labor Day weekend is over, so school has officially started! We hope all of the students are excited for a new school year and parents are ready to get back into a routine. 

Just don't be scared to break that routine every once in a while! Come by Jody's Popcorn after school and sample our flavors. Celebrate a good grade, a good day, or just that you made it through the day– it is the best treat after school.

We have popcorn, fudge, chocolate treats, and a candy bar, so there is something for everyone! You won't be able to resist trying our chocolate covered bacon or chocolate covered Oreos! 

Today is Day 7 of the Olympics! A week ago you watched opening ceremonies, where the highlights were the lighting of the Olympic flame by Vanderlei de Lima, a runway walk by Brazil native Gisele Bundchen, and the Tonga flag bearer! 

For Day 7, you should look out for our USA basketball team playing against Serbia and Michael Phelps swimming in the 100m butterfly. So far, Phelps has won FOUR gold medals this Olympics in the Men's 200m butterfly, 4x100m freestyle relay, 4x200m freestyle relay, and 200m individual medley!

This is the weekend that no one can blame you for sitting on the couch and watching TV! Make sure you enjoy it– check out our Tins that will put you in the Olympic spirit. You can find them online or in stores. 

You can celebrate your favorite Olympic athletes with our American Flag themed tin. We also have SILVER and GOLD tins that are perfect for celebrating the Olympics! They are great for a big Olympics fan or for a viewing party.

An update on our local Olympian, Gabby Douglas? She has won another gold in women's team all-around gymnastics! She spoke about Jody's Popcorn in 2012, saying "It's like a Willy Wonka store." Come in to see for yourself!