Macy’s Believe Campaign: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. {$25 GC Giveaway}

by Mommy on December 2, 2009

in Giveaways, Support A Cause

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Festive commercials really help me get into the Christmas spirit. How about you? Have you seen the latest Macy’s commercial where Virginia cabs it to Macy’s and Queen Latifah helps her mail her letter to Santa? Realistically, it wouldn’t be the safest thing for a child her age to do. Nonetheless, it captures a child’s love for the holiday season and childhood innocence.

Last year’s Macy’s Believe campaign, where they partnered up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation was such a success that they are continuing their efforts. To add to the spirit of “Believe”, Macy’s launched a national Santa Tour at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, and they’ll be having an honorary National Believe Day, and a “Yes, Virginia” animated special. On Friday, December 11th, Macy’s will celebrate the first National Believe Day to recognize and reward acts of kindness and generosity from coast to coast. The CBS premiere of “Yes, Virginia.” will be aired at 8 p.m. ET on National Believe Day.

The Macy’s Believe campaign holds a bit of nostalgia. It was inspired by the New York Sun’s famous “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” editorial from 1897. It includes letter-writing “Believe Stations” in Macy’s stores across the country. For each stamped and addressed letter to Santa they receive, Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, up to $1 million. Parents and teachers can download an activity guide which includes tips on how to write the perfect letter to Santa and letter worksheets here. For information about the Macy’s believe campaign and Santa Tour, visit macys.com/believe.

Giveaway

Macy’s has agreed to donate $50 to our Virtual Food Drive! They would also like to offer a $25 gift card to one Mommy Daddy Blog reader.

Main Entry: For a chance to win, leave a comment! I know you all are busy!

Extra Entry (worth 1 entry): Tweet about this giveaway and leave an additional comment linking to your tweet (how to link directly to a tweet). You can write whatever you’d like or you can copy and paste the text provided below. You can do this once a day, just make sure you come back and leave a comment to your tweet each time you tweet!

This giveaway will run through December 11th, 2009 at 7PM CST.

Don’t forget to enter our Big Holiday Giveaway To Help Needy Families! We’re giving away an Epson Artisan 810 printer, toys from Hasbro and Playskool as well as some other awesome prizes!

Help Us Feed Needy Families!


This year, we are using our Holiday Gift Guide to help raise money for our Libby’s Virtual Canned Food Drive. This is something new that we are doing, so we’ve started our goal at $500. Hopefully we can meet that goal or even surpass it! It is our hope that through this giveaway, we can bring awareness to the food drive and you’ll be inclined to donate. We’d like to offer something in return, but legally we cannot. We hope that knowing that you are helping provide food to families in need is sufficient :) . Can you believe that by donating $5, you would be providing 35 meals to needy families?!

Donations $5 or More
For donations of $5 or more, please donate directly to our Libby’s Virtual Canned Food Drive. You can choose to donate more than $5, but there is an option to donate a minimum of $5. Simply select to help provide as many meals for hungry families as possible and type in $5.00. Anything less won’t go through, we already tried, which is why we are presenting another option below.

Donations Less Than $5
For donations less than $5, please donate to our Chipin Virtual Canned Food Drive. You don’t have to have a Paypal account to donate; there is an option to donate via credit/debit above the card logos.

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{ 139 comments }

1 lisa December 13, 2009 at 10:24 am

Tweet for 12/12: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/6607490608

Sorry i wasn’t able to leave a comment due to technical difficulties.

2 lisa December 13, 2009 at 10:23 am

Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/6632332299

3 Lily Kwan December 11, 2009 at 6:44 pm

Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

4 Gianna December 11, 2009 at 4:20 pm

How exciting! A donation and a gift card.. I would get some new coats for my twins :)

5 DanV December 11, 2009 at 3:50 pm

This would be great for holiday shopping

6 Jill McNamara December 11, 2009 at 3:38 pm

I believe. After 44 years, I found the love of my life.

7 Shannon December 11, 2009 at 2:34 pm

tweeted

http://twitter.com/07violet/status/6577894704

8 Shannon December 11, 2009 at 2:26 pm

I’d love to do some shopping with this

9 Joanne Schultz December 11, 2009 at 2:09 pm

tweet: http://twitter.com/js22222222/status/6577264029

10 Joanne Schultz December 11, 2009 at 2:09 pm

oooh I love shopping at Macy’s!!

Thanks for the giveaway!

11 Sharon H December 11, 2009 at 1:27 pm

Thank you so much for having such a great giveaway!

12 Justine December 11, 2009 at 12:41 pm

I tweeted

http://twitter.com/ShesAnAngel417/status/6574955120

13 Justine December 11, 2009 at 12:41 pm

What a great campaign, nice to see big companies doing good things. Thanx for the great giveaway!

14 Gloria December 11, 2009 at 12:34 pm

http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/6574761035

tweeted

15 Gloria December 11, 2009 at 12:33 pm

Thanks for entering me!!

16 Courtney Mason December 11, 2009 at 10:21 am

Love Macy’s!!

17 Idaho Jill December 11, 2009 at 10:12 am

last rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/6570702075

18 kathy pease December 11, 2009 at 9:53 am

http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/6570149330

19 kathy pease December 11, 2009 at 9:50 am

Thank you for the AWESOME GIVEAWAY.. Please count me in :)

20 lisa December 11, 2009 at 9:27 am

Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/6569373890

21 Sheila Hickmon December 11, 2009 at 8:46 am

This would help out with some last minute Christmas Gifts!
Thanks for the chance!

22 Laura December 11, 2009 at 7:38 am

tweet 12/10
http://twitter.com/sweepcoupon

23 checkers December 11, 2009 at 5:40 am

tweeted, http://twitter.com/checkkers/status/6564067340

24 checkers December 11, 2009 at 5:38 am

I would so love to win a Macy’s card, yessss!

25 Talitha Lee December 11, 2009 at 1:55 am

Thanks for the fantastic contest! Happy Holidays!

26 chastidy December 11, 2009 at 1:53 am

Tweeted :)
http://twitter.com/chazvgo/status/6560582154

27 chastidy December 11, 2009 at 1:52 am

I had not seen that commercial yet, that is so cute :)

28 Geoff K December 10, 2009 at 11:02 pm

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/guettel78/status/6557338693

29 Geoff K December 10, 2009 at 11:01 pm

What a great idea for a campaign — I love the fact that the “Letters to Santa” will actually be serving a second purpose by raising money for such a terrific cause. Thanks for the chance to win – and for giving me another reason to do some of my holiday shopping at Macy’s this year in support of their drive!

30 Anne December 10, 2009 at 10:50 pm

I would love to win this! Thanks!

31 Angela Winesburg December 10, 2009 at 9:19 pm

I would love to win this, thanks for the chance!

32 Jeanine p December 10, 2009 at 7:42 pm

http://twitter.com/jtrophy/status/6551542797 tweeted

jtrophy at gmail dot com
http://www.icoulduseadeal.blogspot.com

33 Candie L December 10, 2009 at 6:39 pm

I love a company as big as Macy’s is willing to set aside profits to help children’s needs. Thank you

34 Anna December 10, 2009 at 4:00 pm

Thanks so much for the chance to win!

35 Laura Lee December 10, 2009 at 1:14 pm

I hope I win.

36 Ellie W December 10, 2009 at 12:58 pm

Tweeted. http://twitter.com/eswright18/status/6540218487

37 Ellie W December 10, 2009 at 12:55 pm

Thanks for the great giveaway. Please enter me.
eswright18 at gmail dot com

38 Idaho Jill December 10, 2009 at 12:48 pm

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/6539944074

39 Laura December 10, 2009 at 11:43 am

I tweeted on 12/10
http://twitter.com/sweepcoupon

40 Julie December 10, 2009 at 10:52 am

My daughter wants a winter coat from Macy’s, this would be perfect.

41 Beverly M December 10, 2009 at 10:06 am

thanks for the great giveaway

42 lisa December 10, 2009 at 9:55 am

Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/6534999240

43 MelodicMom December 10, 2009 at 8:41 am

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/MelodicMom/statuses/6532898698

44 MelodicMom December 10, 2009 at 8:40 am

Thank you so much for the giveaway!

45 Christie December 10, 2009 at 2:05 am

I love Christmas and I love Christmas at Macy’s!

46 Angela G December 10, 2009 at 1:00 am

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/ag1414/status/6524518959

47 Angela G December 10, 2009 at 12:59 am

I love Macys!

48 Jennifer December 9, 2009 at 9:17 pm

enter me

49 Mindy Merenghi December 9, 2009 at 8:58 pm

Here’s my entry! :)

50 Jaimie K December 9, 2009 at 3:41 pm

I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/wyomingmom/status/6509535115

51 Jaimie K December 9, 2009 at 3:40 pm

Thanks for the giveaway. I love Macy’s.

52 adrienne Gordon December 9, 2009 at 3:09 pm

awesome.

53 lisa December 9, 2009 at 2:08 pm

Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/6506994867

54 Laura December 9, 2009 at 1:53 pm

I tweeted on 12/9
http://twitter.com/sweepcoupon

55 sam December 9, 2009 at 1:20 pm

I like this campaign. The holidays seem to bring out the best in everyone.

56 Debra F December 9, 2009 at 1:07 pm

I would love to win the gift card. Thanks for the chance.

57 amber December 9, 2009 at 10:49 am

Tweet tweet:
http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/6501521853

58 Idaho Jill December 9, 2009 at 10:34 am

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/6501063701

59 Sarah Hirsch December 9, 2009 at 9:44 am

nothing’s better than a gift card!

60 Daniel M December 8, 2009 at 9:46 pm

this would be good timing i need some warm shirts

61 Idaho Jill December 8, 2009 at 3:12 pm

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/6475089450

62 Walter Arnett December 8, 2009 at 2:24 pm

I would love to win, but I know the odds are stacked against me!

63 roseh2o19 December 8, 2009 at 1:40 pm

i know i all am busy too

64 amber December 8, 2009 at 1:06 pm

Daily tweet:
http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/6471871274

65 lisa December 8, 2009 at 11:50 am

Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/6469886115

66 Erika December 7, 2009 at 9:53 pm

Awesome giveaway! Thanks so much for hosting :) GOD BLESS

67 amber December 7, 2009 at 6:17 pm

Tweet:
http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/6447086676

68 Ashley December 7, 2009 at 3:40 pm

http://twitter.com/AggieAshley/status/6442653536

ashaldridge (at) gmail (dot) com

69 Ashley December 7, 2009 at 3:38 pm

Thank you so much for the opportunity to win!

ashaldridge (at) gmail (dot) com

70 lisa December 7, 2009 at 12:47 pm

Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/6438449261

71 Idaho Jill December 7, 2009 at 9:25 am

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/6433246508

72 Alicia December 6, 2009 at 9:50 pm

This is a great giveaway.

Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

73 amber December 6, 2009 at 6:06 pm

Daily tweet:
http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/6414508987

74 Holly December 6, 2009 at 4:26 pm

I love Macys, thx for the giveaway!

75 Jeff December 6, 2009 at 12:47 pm

Macy has some great apparel.

76 Jill W December 6, 2009 at 11:31 am

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/6404618468

77 lisa December 6, 2009 at 9:39 am

Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/6402082174

78 Brittany Lentz December 6, 2009 at 3:00 am

Awesome! I am in love with all the new Macy’s commercials! So cute!

79 Laura December 6, 2009 at 2:54 am

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/sweepcoupon

80 mike c December 6, 2009 at 1:06 am

I’d love to win!

81 momznite December 6, 2009 at 1:02 am

I like this campaign. The holidays seem to bring out the best in everyone.

82 hallie prillaman December 6, 2009 at 12:48 am

http://twitter.com/assload/status/6393643665 TWEET!

83 hallie prillaman December 6, 2009 at 12:46 am

I love this it would be a blessing! thanks

84 Ellen Ring December 5, 2009 at 11:43 pm

Macy’s has some great stocking stuffers. It would be great to win this.

85 Alicia December 5, 2009 at 8:01 pm

Thank you for the opportunity to entry your giveaway and maybe win!

86 Dagmara December 5, 2009 at 6:27 pm

I have tweeted about it http://twitter.com/laurika10/status/6384618627

87 Dagmara December 5, 2009 at 6:24 pm

Thanks for the awesome giveaway

88 Suzanne K December 5, 2009 at 5:20 pm

Another great sponsor helping with the food drive! Go Macy’s!

89 James December 5, 2009 at 3:08 pm

Macy’s is a great store

90 Idaho Jill December 5, 2009 at 2:27 pm

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/6378687919

91 Carol December 5, 2009 at 2:06 pm

http://twitter.com/diesel51/status/6378154539

92 Carol December 5, 2009 at 2:04 pm

A pair of jeans for myself. I can’t remember the last time I purchased a pair. Happy Holidays all.

93 amber December 5, 2009 at 1:06 pm

I tweeted also:
http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/6376723571

94 amber December 5, 2009 at 1:05 pm

I’d love to win, Macy’s is my fav store for holiday shopping. That is awesome of them to donate $50 to the cause too!

95 lisa December 5, 2009 at 11:56 am

Tweet for Dec 3; i wasn’t able to open your page to leave the comment – http://twitter.com/samasam/status/6305928228

96 lisa December 5, 2009 at 11:53 am

Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/6374934041

97 Nancy December 4, 2009 at 8:28 pm

I think it is great that Macy’s has joined with The Make a Wish Foundation. Together they can accomplish great things.

98 Heather December 4, 2009 at 7:11 pm

Thank you!

99 jen December 4, 2009 at 7:01 pm

loooove macy’s!

100 Kiara December 4, 2009 at 5:52 pm

Thanks for the giveaway.
austma7@aol.com

101 Amber G December 4, 2009 at 4:51 pm

I would definitely love to win!

102 jennifer lleras December 4, 2009 at 2:11 pm

I would use this for my mom, she loves the jewelery section at macy’s!

103 jason December 4, 2009 at 12:49 pm

we love Macy’s!

104 Chelsey Burke December 4, 2009 at 12:47 pm

Thanks for the chance!

105 Abby December 4, 2009 at 12:10 pm

Wow this would be awesome thanks so much!

106 ali December 4, 2009 at 11:23 am

Thanks so much for the chance.

107 Jill W December 4, 2009 at 10:11 am

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/6340989500

108 Rhonda Martin December 3, 2009 at 9:06 pm

Tweeted @twitter here :)
http://twitter.com/exotic1/status/6325021358
exotic1

109 Rhonda Martin December 3, 2009 at 9:03 pm

What’s better than shopping at Macy’s?
Shopping at Macy’s FREE lol
Thanks for Sharing this review and giveaway~! Nice to see Macy’s is donating to your virtual Food Drive :)

110 Victoria December 3, 2009 at 7:27 pm

This is such a great campaign. It’s great they donated to your food drive… makes me want to shop there!

111 Laura December 3, 2009 at 1:42 pm

I tweeted on 12/3
http://twitter.com/sweepcoupon

112 Cynthia C December 3, 2009 at 12:22 pm

Macy’s is my favorite department store. Thanks for the chance!

113 M.A. December 3, 2009 at 11:10 am

I believe!

114 Idaho Jill December 3, 2009 at 9:50 am

rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/6306692462

115 Leslie Price December 2, 2009 at 8:53 pm

This would come in handy for Christmas shopping. Thanks for the chance!

116 Brittney December 2, 2009 at 8:44 pm

I love macys!

117 randy arstein December 2, 2009 at 7:26 pm

http://twitter.com/rj_in_montana/status/6288417819

118 randy arstein December 2, 2009 at 7:24 pm

i love shopping at Macy’s!

119 Jeanine p December 2, 2009 at 7:23 pm

http://twitter.com/jtrophy/status/6288269716 tweeted
http://www.icoulduseadeal.blogspot.com

120 Jeanine p December 2, 2009 at 7:23 pm

love your blog – thanks for the giveaway !

jtrophy@gmail.com

http://www.icoulduseadeal.blogspot.com ck me out !

121 Laura December 2, 2009 at 7:21 pm

I tweeted on 12/2
http://twitter.com/sweepcoupon

122 Nanci K December 2, 2009 at 6:18 pm

I need some new clothes

123 lisa December 2, 2009 at 5:31 pm

Tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/6285084205

124 lisa December 2, 2009 at 5:31 pm

Wow what a great thing to do!!

125 Kimberly L December 2, 2009 at 5:17 pm

Macy’s is the place to shop.

126 Laura December 2, 2009 at 3:30 pm

I think what Macy is doing is wonderful.

127 Kelly December 2, 2009 at 2:15 pm

Macy’s had some great sales going on this past weekend. I’d love to add a few stocking stuffers to the pile from Macy’s! :)

128 allyson AYALA, Jr. December 2, 2009 at 12:25 pm

macy’s this year is doing some great things for people…thank you

129 Idaho Jill December 2, 2009 at 12:24 pm

tweet, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/6276769815

130 Idaho Jill December 2, 2009 at 12:23 pm

Gotta love Macy’s! thanks!

131 Jennifer December 2, 2009 at 11:57 am

Please enter me. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

132 DEE December 2, 2009 at 10:54 am

thxs for the giveaways MDB!

133 AmandaK December 2, 2009 at 10:37 am

This is simply fantastic! I Hope you ahve a great holiday season!

134 elizabeth December 2, 2009 at 9:44 am

count me in!

135 Carol G December 2, 2009 at 9:09 am

This would be something nice for me to add to my daughter’s gift pile–she loves Macy’s!

136 HilLesha December 2, 2009 at 7:22 am

Thanks! Have a wonderful day. :)

137 Ann F December 2, 2009 at 6:57 am

I love shopping at Macy’s and this will come in handy at this time of year

138 Nadine L December 2, 2009 at 6:30 am

I tweeted http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/6267759709

139 Nadine L December 2, 2009 at 6:29 am

I love Macy’s one of the few places I can still find my sister’s favorite perfume every year
iheartsweeping@aol.com

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