Yes, I know . . . asking it not to snow in Idaho isn’t likely. However, maybe it won’t snow in November since I’ll have to be on crutches. (More later about this one!) In any case, in honor of winter’s approach, I’m giving away a copy of my anthology called Upon A Midnight Clear. I have a short story in this one along with Jude Deveraux, Linda Howard, Margaret Allison and Mariah Stewart.
I’m also giving away a classic Christmas movie to get you ready for December. A Christmas Story!
I saw this movie as part of a double feature with Cannery Row back in 1983. Such a cute movie!
To enter, write about the most memorable gift you received for Christmas or a holiday you celebrate that meant the most to you.
I’ll pick a random winner on December 1, 2009.
A Christmas Story is my brother Pete’s favourite holiday movie.. We always said that he looked just like this kid when he was young…
Whoops forgot to tell you my most memorable gift. One of them, as I received so many wonderful gifts was a beautiful Longuine Whitnaur silver watch I recived when I was 16.. My mom and dad had five kids, so this meant a lot to me. They also gave my oldest brother a watch too.. We each thought we had openned the wrong present, because my mom had shown me Rick’s watch and she had shown him mine.. So it was a surprise to both of us that we each got a watch..
The most memorable gift I got for Christmas was my engagement ring. It was not expected and oh, so welcomed.
My memorable gift was a new iMac computer and printer which I needed. I really like it and use it throughout the year so it is a lasting gift.
when i was a child my father brought home a kitten for me christmas eve…i woke up early and saw him climbing the tree…went back to sleep and thought it was a dream and it wasn’t! that was wonderful,,,just what i wanted and i’ve had a cat(s) ever since…dog(s)too!
My parent’s have a lake cottage in northern Wisconsin and for the past few years, my 2 sisters and brothers and their families go there for Thanksgiving. This is the week of the annual deer hunt also, and of course, my hubby and our 2 sons, dad and brother go hunting. Its just a great feeling preparing the turkey and all the fixings, and hoping that the guys have a successful and safe hunt.
My most memorable gift is diamond earrings that my hubby bought for me….totally not expecting it!
Lovely new website which is great. My most memorable gift was experiencing the performance of Paul Anka live at a lovely resort in the mountains.
When I was a senior in H.S., my oldest sister had gotten a great job after college and gave me a lavender and gold plaid pleated wool skirt and a gold cashmere sweater and matching cardigan and a wooden chess set and board with a drawer to keep the pieces. It was wonderful. We were on the poor side with six kids and my father an immigrant. I was used to getting one very practical outfit (if I was lucky)and socks and underwear for Christmas.
With three older sisters – all different sizes and heights from me – most of my clothes were hand-me-downs. I learned to sew early in life. These presents from my sister were beyond my wildest fantasties! What a Christmas1
I know I’m late for entry into the contest but wanted to share my story anyway. My most memorable moment was when I was 8 or 9 yrs. old and I got my very own doll. We didn’t have much money so I always had to share a doll with my 3 other sisters but that year Mom & Dad had a bit extra money and we each got our very own doll. Mine was a Drowsy doll that talked! I loved that doll and still have her. My parents gave so much to us and can’t thank them enough for all the sacrifices they made to make our lives easier!
Betty,
No worries about the late entry. I enjoyed your comment. I remember the year I got a Chatty Kathy doll!
Thanks to everyone who entered the Ho Ho Ho contest. The winner is Elaine. I appreciate all the stories about Christmas and I hope you all have a very happy holiday!