I absolutely love Macy’s. I love their store, their merchandise and their parade. I hope you have a chance to see their parade today! And that you got to see the sneak peek on how they make their floats!
Well, as usual, Macy’s has a lot going on to give back to the community. Right now there is Macy’s BELIEVE campaign which builds on the great success of last year’s holiday effort to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. This year, Macy’s is adding to the spirit of “Believe” with a national Santa Tour, an honorary National Believe Day, a “Yes, Virginia” animated special, and a new TV commercial featuring Queen Latifah. Here is a trailer for the animated “Yes, Virginia.”
The nostalgic holiday campaign was inspired by the New York Sun’s famous “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” editorial from 1897 and includes letter-writing “Believe Stations” in Macy’s stores across the country. For each letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, up to $1 million. (If you haven’t read the letter – check it out here: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.)
WIN A TRIP for FOUR to NEW YORK CITY
to see the 2010 MACY’S DAY PARADE!
To enter you just have to Upload a video or share a story that explains why you believe in the magic of the season. Videos should be under 60 seconds long and stories should be around 150 words. There will be two winning entries – one story and one video – which will be chosen by public voting, based on total votes received. And when you vote you also can win! You are entered to win a $500 Gift Card to Macy’s! So get out the vote!
Enter here: Win a Trip for Four for the 2010 Macy’s Day Parade
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In the spirit of giving, one Buzz Reader will win a $50 Gift Card to use at Macy’s.
MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Macy’s Holiday Page (http://social.macys.com/believe2009/#/home). Post a comment here why you believe in Santa or how you contribute to the holiday spirit with family/friends.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry. But for extra entries, you can do the following – leave a comment for each:
- Add ErinTales to your Twitter and Tweet the contest. Leave your Tweet Link. (1 tweet per day is allowed)
- Blog about the contest – add a link to the Mom Buzz and the Sponsor (http://social.macys.com/believe2009/#/home)
- Vote or enter in the Tell Us Why You Believe Contest hosted on Macy’s Holiday Page.
- Become a Fan of Macy’s on Facebook – tell them the Mom Buzz sent you!
- Vote for an entry or upload your own for the 2010 Macy’s Day Parade (Leave a comment telling us who you voted for or something about your entry…)
- Become a fan of Macy’s on Twitter – tell them @theMomBuzz sent you!
Contest ends 12/11/09. Please refer to complete contest rules. The entries listed above are the ONLY entries for this contest. Winners will be notified by e-mail (if supplied in the entry or on profile page), as well as on the Winner’s Wall.
This is solely the opinion of the Mom Buzz. Other people may have different experiences with the product. And don’t forget to enter my other hot contests so you can win and try buzzworthy products! M80 contacted the Mom Buzz on behalf of Macy’s and is supplying the $50 Gift Certificate to the winner! Doesn’t M80 and Macy’s just ROCK?!
Today’s tweet! http://twitter.com/JennSweepsAlot/status/6541853661
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I contribute to the holiday spirit by vowing to get together with a bunch of my old friends, even though our schedules are packed and we’re all busy running around doing errands.
I follow Macy’s on twitter as MelodicMom
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/MelodicMom/statuses/6542562927
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I contribute to the holiday spirit by contacting old friend and wishing them a happy holiday. Thanks for this offer.
I contribute by going shopping because I really get into the spirit by shopping. I love buying everyone else presents.
We believe in Christ – the real reason for the season – and keep the holiday spirit alive by giving to others, being more sharing and caring.
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http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/6546657168
I believe in Santa because I have 3 beautiful kids who do also and they know what magic is and so do I!
We keep the holiday spirit by sending Christmas cards to all our friends and family every year.
i contribute by lots of christmas occassions. We love to celebrate so we have lots of Christmas parties and get togethers, we also get our friends together to go out and attend community Christmas events. These things always put people in the spirit.
I believe in Santa – I believe in the good will he brings to the world. He is a figure that spans many cultures. Thanks!
I’m already a fan of Macy’s on Facebook
There really was a Saint Nicholas, so I believe in Santa Clause.
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I contribute to holiday cheer by making sure that our holiday parties have plenty of coffee, appetizers, and karaoke!!!
I contribute by smiling and saying happy holidays to strangers… People are so stressed this time of year so a smile and a kind word can make someone’s day
I believe we all have the spirit of Christmas in us–sadly we forget to use it most of the year–but Christmas tend to bring out the best in people. Every year I make a big basket of Christmas items, and baked goods–we then go out as a family on Christmas Eve and give it to a stranger–with a note explaining our family tradition and the hope that some day they will continue on our tradition.
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believing in Santa is believing in the possibility of the impossible something we should all never out grow
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I believe in Santa because of the spirit of the season. It seems like everyone is happy even though it’s a stressful time. They’re also more willing to give, time or money. I just love this time of the year. Thank you!
I voted!
I contribute by making donations to our local food pantry & toys for tots – I like to help bring the holiday spirit to those less fortunate that us.
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Today’s tweet:
http://twitter.com/AggieAshley/status/6575491331
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We try to contribute to the holiday spirit by buying gifts for the sharing tree at church and sending packages to the troops.
We believe in Santa, I have my boys make him cookies on Christmas Eve with a glass of milk
I belive in Santa because my kids do and they get excited when we talk about Santa which gets me excited too.
I like to fill the children’s eyes with wonder, and it’s because of the whole Santa thing, that we get to do that.
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/6583194602
we believe in santa and fantasy world, and our imagination is richer
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I contribute but putting up the tree and all the outside lights with my mom and cooking christmas dinner for people.
tishajean@charter.net
Im a follower too.
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I believe in Santa because amazing things happen every holiday
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I contribute to the holiday spirit by making chocolates and cookies for everyone
Would be nice to win!
Our family adopts a family for Christmas, providing them food and gifts. It’s a great feeling!
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I believe in Santa, because you have to keep dreams alive. I love the giving aspect of Santa Claus. Thanks
Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/6589099213
I voted.
fan of Macy’s on facebook.
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Following Macy’s on twitter.
@ccboobooy
I contribute to the holiday spirit by giving gifts and having a fun party
My family comes together to bake Christmas cookies from around the world.
I believe in Santa because he always leaves me a great present under the tree.
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