One of my childhood Christmas memories is going to Rich’s in downtown Atlanta with my mom to take my picture with Santa Claus and to ride the Pink Pig.
Rich’s is now a part of the Macy’s family and the downtown Atlanta location is no longer open but Macy’s continues the Pink Pig tradition and has started a new tradition called National Believe Day in partnership with Make-A-Wish. National Believe Day aims to inspire Americans to spread the spirit of generosity during the holiday season.
The Macy’s Believe campaign invites kids of all ages to bring their stamped letters to Santa to their local Macy’s store; in fact, some Macy’s have a designated area where kids of all ages can write the letter for Santa. Letters can even be sent online. For every letter received now through Dec. 24, Macy’s will donate $1, up to $1 million, to Make-A-Wish. For National Believe Day, Macy’s is offering a double donation – for every letter received in-store and online on Friday, Dec. 12 only, Macy’s will donate an additional $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to an extra $1 million, above the existing $1 million campaign goal.
KBS mailing her letter to Santa at the State Street Macy’s in Chicago last year
In the spirit of spreading generosity (and thanks to a partnership with Macy’s) this holiday season I’m giving my readers a special BELIEVE holiday package this holiday season! Simply share how you plan to Carpe Diem this holiday season and you could win! I’ll select and announce the winner on Friday, December 19th.
Carpe Diem this holiday season by semi-spontaneously adopting a puppy this month! Learning how to raise a new animal and staying a sane and in the holiday spirit has been a fun and challenging day to seize each day as it comes!
Whitney- Enjoy your new dog Whitney! Maybe I’ll see you guys for a walk in our building one day. CARPE DIEM
Hi Jas!!
I’m planing on sending a lot of letters to Santa online to contribute to reach the million dollars Macy’s will donate to Make-A-Wish!
Yesterday I seized the day by I taking some silly pics while bringing some x-mas spirit home! You’ll probably see some posted on twitter or on Facebook! 😀
Happy Carpe Diem Holidays!! xoxo
GREAT IDEA Luisa! It was great to see you and John. Can’t wait to see your pictures. CARPE DIEM
I’m going to seize the day this holiday season by relaxing at home and spending some quality time with my family.
Hi Jasmine,
I’m planning on spending some much needed alone time. I’m so used to being around friends and family that this year I won’t be going home of the holidays and I’m finally accepting that.
Dominique
I’m seizing the holidays by making my first handmade Christmas Cards and my vision board for 2015!!!
I’ve made handmade Mother’s Day cards before but never Christmas cards! Can’t wait for you to manifest your 2015 vision board! Carpe Diem
It warms my heart to see people working with the make a wish foundation. I don’t think I ever shared this with you. When I was in 10th grade my 5 year old sister died from a terminal illness. The make a wish foundation made Her dream come true before she passed. They gave her a strawberry shortcake bedroom. I had to turn our living room into my bedroom just for her but it was worth it!