It's the best gift book of 2007 (USA Today's "Critic's Pick")! It's pretty and cheery and just plain fun! It's Merry Christmas, America! Megawatt Displays Across the USA by Bruce Littlefield!
(Be sure to read my review of this fabulous book here if you haven't already done so)
Not only do you have a chance to win, here on this site, an autographed copy of this fun book, but Bruce has also generously offered to give away a special, vintage, Christmas treasure!
In case you're wondering, that is a pickle ornament from Bruce's very own tree (I still say he's crazy for giving this up *grin*)! When else will you have a chance to say you have a celebrity's ornament on your tree?! (see You Tube video at the bottom of this post to watch Bruce's latest stint on The Today Show)
In Merry Christmas, America!, you'll read about the fun tradition of hiding a pickle ornament in your tree on Christmas morning. The first person to find the ornament gets to open the first present.
I'd never heard of this until I read the book, but I just saw a whole line of pickle ornaments at my craft store the other day (fashioned as pickle people in various professions). Now I'm hooked on this tradition and wish I could enter my own contest. :)
To enter, simply link to this contest and to Merry Christmas, America! Megawatt Displays Across the USA on your site (I've made it easy for you with the text you can copy below if you'd like), then leave a comment here with the link. Deadline to enter is Wednesday, December 19 at 11:59 PM EST. Winner will be drawn at random using Random.org on Thursday, December 20.
Create your own post, or simply copy this below and paste it directly onto your site:
Here's a little video of Bruce's latest appearance on The Today Show, where he offers really great decorating tips for the holidays and shows off his own decorations at his home while he's at it:
Happy entering!
I don't want to be number 1!!! Number one never gets picked, and I really want that pickle ornament! I have heard of it and would love to start that tradition at our house.
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I've always wanted a pickle ornament! I'll get this up on my Bloggy Contests page right away!
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ReplyDeleteGreat author! I love his book "Garage Sale America". I wonder if that is one of his many awesome finds. :)
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I'm in this for the pickle! I had a pickle ornament years ago and it's gotten lost!
ReplyDeletehere's my link: http://bebemiqui.blogspot.com/2007/12/contest-of-day.html
Oh, this reminds me of my Grandpa... He had a pickle on his tree every year!
ReplyDeleteI'm still not feeling well, but I did cut and paste to help spread the word.
Have a terrific weekend, and thank you for your prayers! :)
~Christine
Hey, I'd heard about the pickle tradition, but I'd forgotten! I posted your shout out and I'd love to win!
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How fun ~ I would love this!!
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Hi, I heard about the pickle ornament a few years ago. Some friends had us over for a party and I was checking out the ornaments on their tree! All
ReplyDeleteof a sudden, I spot this "pickle", so I had to inquire about it. That is when I learned about the "pickle!"
I would love to win a copy of his book. It has gotten rave reviews. Thanks very much.....Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
My mother-in-law is always driving our family every year to some Christmas decoration site - she would just love this book for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAnd the pickle is awesome!
Thanks for the contest.
All linked up here:
http://melissaneece.blogspot.com/2007/10/blog-contest-links.html
Melissa Neece
http://melissaneece.blogspot.com
(lots of pregnancy and natural living links)
Such a great author! I hope I win :)
ReplyDeleteOMG A PICKLE!!!! LOLOLOLO Reminds me of pickle vendors at the renfest!
ReplyDelete:) Id love to have both the book and the pickle
Im bloggin ya too :
http://contestaddict.blogspot.com
Count me in, I have also wanted a pickle ornament for quite awhile now, lol. http://productbuzz.blogspot.com/2007/12/another-christmas-giveaway.html
ReplyDeleteWe'll have you blogged upon today's update at Powersweepstaking on the one time entry sweepstakes list... thanks for another great contest! Happy Holiday's!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to have one of these.
ReplyDeletefunny how I just found out about the story behind the pickle ornaments LOL
ReplyDeleteawesome! please enter me thanks
ReplyDeleteCount me in please!
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This looks like a great book! I would love to start the pickle tradition with my family! Please enter me. riovert@earthlink.net
ReplyDeleteOh, I'd LOVE to win, we have the pickle tradition in our family but I've yet to get an ornament for our tree at home, my parents just have several different sizes with various prizes!
ReplyDeleteMy post is here: http://notsoanonymousconfessions.blogspot.com/2007/12/yay-cool-contest.html
notsoanonymousmichelle at gmail dot com
Hi Dawn,
ReplyDeleteSaw your email to me. thanks for letting me know about this Christmas Fun book Contest. I've just returned from 3 weeks of training and so I'll have lots of contest post to catch up on.
This is super! I love the pickle! I think that is a great idea! My son really wants this! I posted the message on my blog!
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sharvey at connections-etc dot net
I blogged it here http://girlunexpected.com/?p=169
ReplyDeleteI also put it in my side bar on my main page http://www.girlunexpected.com
Just dropping you a line to let you know that I have added your contest to several related categories in our online directory, rss feed, and our new mobile site. Please feel free to keep me up to date on future listings. Have a great day!
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This is fun -- it's on my blog on the top of the side bar.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great book! Pick me, please!
ReplyDeleteThe link is up on my blog as well:
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This is so cool I have ever heard of this and would love to win!!
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