MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why does Salvation Army collect donations using a red pot?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why does Salvation Army collect donations using a red pot?

It’s that time of year you’ve probably seen the Salvation Army red pots outside the stores lately. But why do they use the red pot? The first ever Salvation Army collection kettle took place in San Francisco at the Oakland Ferry located at the foot of Market St. It was actually a large crab pot…