Santa's face makes up the handle here, hand-painted with a red cap, rosy cheeks, closed happy eyes and a white beard that gives your hand something solid to hold. The blade below is brass-plated stainless steel, and the whole spreader measures 5 1/2 inches. Use it for cream cheese on Christmas morning bagels, for pimento cheese at a party, or for softened butter beside warm rolls at dinner. It comes mounted on a kraft card with a green ribbon, so it can go straight into a gift bag with a box of crackers. Mud Pie asks for hand washing.

• Hand-painted Santa handle above a brass-plated stainless steel blade
• Measures 5 1/2 inches
• Presented on a kraft card with a green ribbon
• Hand wash only, no dishwasher
• Pairs with crackers for a teacher or neighbor gift