Harrisburg, Pennsylvania This was the first Christmas my child and I would have without a tree, without gifts, without a home. I had finally left my abusive relationship after the […]

Centerville, Ohio Everyone has their own journeys in life and this is mine. I have been married to a wonderful man of 16 years. He took in my two children at […]

Anaheim, California I received a jar tonight from a kid that had to be at least 12-13 years old. I had no idea who the kid was I asked him did […]

Jacksonville, Florida This is our ninth year of giving Christmas jars. In 2011, my mother passed away. On our way home for the funeral, we ate our Christmas dinner in a Waffle […]

Alliance, Nebraska We are truly blessed! I had never heard of the tradition of Christmas Jars until we were unexpectedly chosen by someone to be the receivers. It happened after dark […]

Guilford, Connecticut Tonight I learned what a “Christmasjar” is. I recently left a DV situation with 3 children. We traded 15 years of building a dream (I rescued animals on […]

Oil City, Pennsylvania I am a single father my kids have lived with me full time for many years .son is now in army I am very proud . my […]

Denver, Colorado After reading the book, I gave each family member a cookie jar (filled with them) and instructed them to eat the contents and then save their change throughout […]

Tooele, Utah My dad was fired during the summer and hasn’t been able to get another job due to his bad wrists and insufficient education for an easier job. My mom […]

New Philadelphia, Ohio We came home from my sons show choir performance to find a jar and book on our step. I was unaware of the story behind this jar. After […]