Christmas Contest, Day Three
December 16, 2009
You people are amazing! I originally thought determining the winner would be easy but as it turned out it took me more than an hour (on my birthday mind you!) to go through everyone’s lists side by side and cross out items one by one; a task further complicated in that some of you listed objects by number (i.e., 6 ornaments) and some by a detailed description of each item.
In terms of accuracy, Amy not only spelled out in detail everything others mentioned, but she also provided two items that even I hadn’t noticed in the photo, that being the Christmas cloth on the lamp table between the two chairs and the small ornament hanging from a corner of the television set. By the way, the hanging ornament is a wooden gingerbread man I painted one Christmas with my mom when I was about eight years old and it hangs there year round. So Amy, while you said you weren’t officially entering but wanted to have the personal satisfaction of knowing you won, then Girlfriend, it’s your moment to rival in your victory!
[Update: As I was preparing this post Meg and Jessie submitted their entries and also spotted the ornament hanging on the television too and even identified what it was! Hawk Eyes those girls!]
So with Amy being the “unofficial” winner that would mean that the official winner and recipient of Wooly Willy, Hair-Do Harriet and a 20.00 gift certificate from Starbucks is JessieJ! JessieJ mentioned the most items with the most detail and at the end of the watch no less. Congratulations JessieJ! Send your mailing address to anita@sisterfriends-together.org so you can have your hairstyle fashionista ways with Willy and Harriet!
As an aside, there’s one item everyone missed that totally surprised me. Hanging on the mantle just above the nativity set is an original painting by Richard Caemmerer of the nativity which I highlighted in a recent post. Most of you spotted the snowman painting on the wall behind the chair but you missed the Baby Jesus. Hmmmm.
Today’s Game: Winning today’s contest requires nothing more than a fast entry and bum luck. Be the first to guess the Christmas song I found myself humming all day yesterday. I’m not giving any clues. Just flip a coin. Take a shot in the dark. And be quick about it because the prizes at stake include one of my most favorite toys from childhood….an Original SuperBall by Wham-O (I spent one summer trying to get it to bounce over our house like in the commercial with no luck!) and a 20.00 gift certificate to Uncommon Goods.
So get snapping and submit your entry now. One entry per person.
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Posted in Contests, Giveaways, and Games, Holidays and Special Times
Sweet Hope Cookies
December 16th, 2009 at 8:15 am
I guess Silent Night.
December 16th, 2009 at 8:16 am
I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas??????
December 16th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Happy Holiday’s or We wish you a Merry Christmas.
Can we guess two times? Oh wait, I just did!
December 16th, 2009 at 8:50 am
This is tragic. I cannot believe we didn’t look more closely at the painting above the mantle.
December 16th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Mary’s Boy Child Jesus Christ as sung by Bony M. Just because I can picture you rocking around the house singing that fine song.
December 16th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Jingle bells either that or its Almost Christmas Eve!
December 16th, 2009 at 10:52 am
“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose, yuletide carols being sung by a fire and folks dressed up like eskimohhhhhhhhhssss…….”
December 16th, 2009 at 11:20 am
I’m trying to decide if the sheet music is a clue. I think the sheet music is Joy to the World…
My first guess while reading the post and before looking at the picture was “O Come All Ye Faithful.”
I think my official guess is Joy to the World.
December 16th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Mary Did you know
December 16th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
I think i am going to have to say: “have a holly jolly christmas” (and that’s probably not the correct title). Im so disappointed i didnt even fair a mention with yesterdays guess. I am letting work get in the way. darn.
December 16th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Holly–> You mean…you didn’t…..you didn’t take Christmas Contest Week off as vacation time???? What. Were. You. Thinking?
December 16th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Angels We Have Heard On High
December 16th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Oh, geez: you’re inviting us inside your head??
OK… I’m going to say 12 Days of Christmas done to the tune of Africa by Toto because it was a most hilarious video posted on FB! Hahaha.
Personally, due to my dual household, I’ve been going between “Good News” by Kathy Mattea and “Light One Candle” by Peter, Paul and Mary which is a wonderful tune for Hanukkah.
December 16th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Susan—> You think waaaaaaaay too hard, but then, that doesn’t surprise me one little bit.
December 16th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Deck the Halls
December 16th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
OK, this is a totally unofficial entry (since I already won a contest), but I’m gonna guess anyway – “Joy to the World.”
December 16th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
I too am disappointed I missed the picture above the mantle – geez! However, did I get any bonus points for the “Norman Rockwell like Christmas Cat”. Next year, I am taking the week off! Are we doing this at Easter? I may need to start planning now!
My guess – Away in the Manger
December 16th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Do we get two guesses – Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee!
December 16th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
TDK –> No to Easter but yes, you should probably put in your vacation request for next Christmas
December 16th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
You don’t
December 17th, 2009 at 9:44 am
How about “Oh come, oh come Emmanuel”?
December 17th, 2009 at 10:08 am
O Holy Night – one of my favorites