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Snow Cones and Dimes - A Christmas Jar Story
The Christmas Jars tradition:
“...one by one, family members will empty their pockets and delight at the cling-clang of change hitting the empty glass bottom. Most days will yield a quarter, a dime, perhaps two nickels and a stray penny. Occasionally Mother will make change for herself by drop- ping in a worn dollar bill and pulling out an appropriate combination of cool silver coins. Over the months that follow, the gathering change will leave no recognizable void. Occasionally the temptation to borrow for laundry, a movie, or the ice-cream truck will float through the house, over the jar, and out the back door. But it never lands. The money is spoken for.” (Excerpt from Christmas Jars, copyright 2005, published by Shadow Mountain.)
Christmas Jars, a New York Times Bestselling novella by Jason Wright, first became a phenomenon during the 2005 holiday season. Readers across America reacted to the message of daily giving and sacrifice by creating their own Christmas Jars.
Today, thousands of glass jars rest on kitchen countertops, slowly collecting the spare change generated each and every day. On Christmas Eve, each jar, now overflowing with both money and goodwill, will anonymously find a new home. In turn, the grateful recipients will put the money to good use in their lives and begin their own jar. Thus hearts and lives are changed and the cycle continues.
This short story follows in the tradition and spirit of Christmas Jars. If you've read the original, you'll love this sweet addition to the Christmas Jars family.
“...one by one, family members will empty their pockets and delight at the cling-clang of change hitting the empty glass bottom. Most days will yield a quarter, a dime, perhaps two nickels and a stray penny. Occasionally Mother will make change for herself by drop- ping in a worn dollar bill and pulling out an appropriate combination of cool silver coins. Over the months that follow, the gathering change will leave no recognizable void. Occasionally the temptation to borrow for laundry, a movie, or the ice-cream truck will float through the house, over the jar, and out the back door. But it never lands. The money is spoken for.” (Excerpt from Christmas Jars, copyright 2005, published by Shadow Mountain.)
Christmas Jars, a New York Times Bestselling novella by Jason Wright, first became a phenomenon during the 2005 holiday season. Readers across America reacted to the message of daily giving and sacrifice by creating their own Christmas Jars.
Today, thousands of glass jars rest on kitchen countertops, slowly collecting the spare change generated each and every day. On Christmas Eve, each jar, now overflowing with both money and goodwill, will anonymously find a new home. In turn, the grateful recipients will put the money to good use in their lives and begin their own jar. Thus hearts and lives are changed and the cycle continues.
This short story follows in the tradition and spirit of Christmas Jars. If you've read the original, you'll love this sweet addition to the Christmas Jars family.
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First published November 27, 2010
About the author
Jason F. Wright
47 books598 followersJason F. Wright is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and founder of the Kindness Card Movement, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to encouraging simple acts of generosity for the unhoused and hungry.
He is the author of 27 books spanning fiction, nonfiction, and children’s literature, including the international bestseller Christmas Jars, which inspired a feature film and a global movement of giving. His stories are known for their themes of faith, kindness, hope, and everyday miracles.
Jason is the Writer in Residence at Southern Virginia University. His work has appeared in hundreds of outlets worldwide, including The Washington Post, the Associated Press, Deseret News, The Washington Times, and Real Simple. He has also appeared on national television and syndicated programs, including GMA3 and The Kelly Clarkson Show, sharing messages about kindness, faith, and the power of small, intentional acts of service.
A sought-after keynote speaker, Jason has spoken to hundreds of thousands of students, educators, businesses, churches, and community groups about kindness, leadership, storytelling, and purposeful living. Through his writing, speaking, and nonprofit work, he encourages individuals and families to look outward, lift others, and create lasting traditions of generosity.
Originally from Charlottesville, Virginia, Jason has lived in Germany, Illinois, Oregon, and Utah. He now lives in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley with his wife, Kodi. They have four children they love, and five grandchildren they love even more.
He is the author of 27 books spanning fiction, nonfiction, and children’s literature, including the international bestseller Christmas Jars, which inspired a feature film and a global movement of giving. His stories are known for their themes of faith, kindness, hope, and everyday miracles.
Jason is the Writer in Residence at Southern Virginia University. His work has appeared in hundreds of outlets worldwide, including The Washington Post, the Associated Press, Deseret News, The Washington Times, and Real Simple. He has also appeared on national television and syndicated programs, including GMA3 and The Kelly Clarkson Show, sharing messages about kindness, faith, and the power of small, intentional acts of service.
A sought-after keynote speaker, Jason has spoken to hundreds of thousands of students, educators, businesses, churches, and community groups about kindness, leadership, storytelling, and purposeful living. Through his writing, speaking, and nonprofit work, he encourages individuals and families to look outward, lift others, and create lasting traditions of generosity.
Originally from Charlottesville, Virginia, Jason has lived in Germany, Illinois, Oregon, and Utah. He now lives in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley with his wife, Kodi. They have four children they love, and five grandchildren they love even more.
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October 29, 2018
This is another story of a family who decided to save all their change at the end of each day, and then to pick a needy family to help. The father in the family wasn't committed to the project, until he figured out the mother in the chosen family, was in a mental hospital, and then his heart went out to the other father, and he desired to help ease the pain of this family.
October 25, 2018
This book is a short novella. It first tells of the man's childhood, and his work ethic. His family members are the ones who came up with the idea of doing a Christmas jar, and finding where it would do the most good. It's a good story, that shows the growth of the father in giving charity.
November 15, 2020
Loves it!
Love this! Gives me the desire to do this every year. Such a good feeling to be able to help others.
Love this! Gives me the desire to do this every year. Such a good feeling to be able to help others.
December 30, 2020
This is a sweet story about following our hearts when reaching out to help others.
November 9, 2017
Feel good Christmas story - Think about others - Give to others and live in God's glory.
December 30, 2023
This is a tender story that warms the cockles of one's heart and imbues the Spirit we all seek with Christmas.
December 16, 2024
great
The Christmas jar stories are so very good. They bring tears to my eyes, and love in my heart as I read them. This Christmas Jar story was just so beautiful.
The Christmas jar stories are so very good. They bring tears to my eyes, and love in my heart as I read them. This Christmas Jar story was just so beautiful.
January 24, 2026
had me in tears!
This story was beautifully written and crafted. It took you through ups and downs and truly had you feel the character’s emotions. I’m so glad I read this one!
This story was beautifully written and crafted. It took you through ups and downs and truly had you feel the character’s emotions. I’m so glad I read this one!
November 24, 2017
This short story was included in the audiobook Christmas Jars. It is about the Stafford family, who has begun the tradition of filling their own Christmas Jar, although the father has a problem with filling the jar on a daily basis with his loose change. He makes a deal with his family that he will match the jar’s total at the end of the year with his own contribution, but what he does is so much more! The spirit of giving touches him in an unexpected way.
The audiobook was narrated by the author, and I thought he did a good job with it.
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The audiobook was narrated by the author, and I thought he did a good job with it.
This review was posted on my book blog:
http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.ca/2...
November 17, 2015
Synopsis: "Christmas Jars, a New York Times Bestselling novella by Jason Wright, first became a phenomenon during the 2005 holiday season. Readers across America reacted to the message of daily giving and sacrifice by creating their own Christmas Jars.
Today, thousands of glass jars rest on kitchen countertops, slowly collecting the spare change generated each and every day. On Christmas Eve, each jar, now overflowing with both money and goodwill, will anonymously find a new home. In turn, the grateful recipients will put the money to good use in their lives and begin their own jar. Thus hearts and lives are changed and the cycle continues.
This short story follows in the tradition and spirit of Christmas Jars. If you've read the original, you'll love this sweet addition to the Christmas Jars family."
My Review: Another great Christmas Jars story! I loved the original books and am really enjoying these short little stories to remind us of the original ones and the great tradition. As always with these books there is a great amount of emotion involved and even though it is only a few short pages long it reminds us of the meaning of Christmas.
Today, thousands of glass jars rest on kitchen countertops, slowly collecting the spare change generated each and every day. On Christmas Eve, each jar, now overflowing with both money and goodwill, will anonymously find a new home. In turn, the grateful recipients will put the money to good use in their lives and begin their own jar. Thus hearts and lives are changed and the cycle continues.
This short story follows in the tradition and spirit of Christmas Jars. If you've read the original, you'll love this sweet addition to the Christmas Jars family."
My Review: Another great Christmas Jars story! I loved the original books and am really enjoying these short little stories to remind us of the original ones and the great tradition. As always with these books there is a great amount of emotion involved and even though it is only a few short pages long it reminds us of the meaning of Christmas.
September 6, 2016
a great quick read by Jason Wright.
February 19, 2015
Short but powerful
I loved this little, but touching Christmas story (even though it's not Christmastime now.)
I felt like I was watching a movie instead of reading.
I loved this little, but touching Christmas story (even though it's not Christmastime now.)
I felt like I was watching a movie instead of reading.
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