This is a simple project which is great for families wanting to share lessons on giving with their children. Find or purchase an empty jar (many families make a tradition of decorating the jar together) and every day each family member dumps their change into the jar. As you continue to dump your change in the jar on a daily basis, the fund continues to grow. On Christmas day, you give the jar to a needy person or family anonymously. Many who have participated in this tradition will tell you the giver receives so much more than the recipient.
Check out the novel by Jason Wright which has really helped to inspire this tradition for many families. You can also go to his website http://www.christmasjars.com/main.php to read or share stories of Christmas jar miracles.
I have started my Christmas jar and I am looking forward to giving it away this Christmas!
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