Monday, June 30, 2014

4th of July Giveaway Hop-CANCELLED EARLY


Welcome to the "For the Luck of Liberty" 4th of July Giveaway
This giveaway is only open in the US, through CANCELLED DUE TO RUDE HOST WHO REMOVES AND BANS YOU JUST FOR ASKING A QUESTION!
 and is in honor of a Great Day in history.

Here are a few fun facts about the 4th of July:

"The “Star Spangled Banner” was written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812 and not decreed the official national anthem of the United States until 1931."
"The Pennsylvania Evening Post was the first newspaper to print the Declaration of Independence."

More than 150 million hot dogs are consumed on this day 

The stars on the original American flag were in a circle so all the Colonies would appear equal. 
"Benjamin Franklin proposed the turkey as the national bird but was overruled by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who wanted the bald eagle. "

Just some random tidbits there for you to enjoy.  
 Now on the the giveaway!  I myself am providing this prize

A full size (3'x5') US Flag (will be shipped directly from Amazon)
and
$20 gift card to Amazon
Total prize value = Approx $30

Rules:
As always-Be Honest.  Entries will be verified-false entries will result in complete disqualification and I do check.   Especially for a giveaway this size.


Any comments or likes must be made on date of entry (previous actions do not count).  Also be sure to include your rafflecopter name or email when you comment if it is different from your comment name.  So I know who you are.

The chosen winners will have 48 hours to respond once I have emailed them to claim winnings.  
DUE TO EARLY CANCELLATION-Winner will be selected immediately.  TO THOSE WHO ENTERED-THANK YOU, for those who did not get the chance, Sorry.
Congress made Independence Day an official unpaid holiday for federal employees in 1870.
(In 1938, Congress changed Independence Day to a paid federal holiday)
- See more at: http://interviewangel.com/17-fun-facts-about-the-fourth-of-july/#sthash.0tzpS1aS.dpuf
Congress made Independence Day an official unpaid holiday for federal employees in 1870.
(In 1938, Congress changed Independence Day to a paid federal holiday)
- See more at: http://interviewangel.com/17-fun-facts-about-the-fourth-of-july/#sthash.0tzpS1aS.dpuf
Congress made Independence Day an official unpaid holiday for federal employees in 1870.
(In 1938, Congress changed Independence Day to a paid federal holiday)
- See more at: http://interviewangel.com/17-fun-facts-about-the-fourth-of-july/#sthash.0tzpS1aS.dpuf
Congress made Independence Day an official unpaid holiday for federal employees in 1870.
(In 1938, Congress changed Independence Day to a paid federal holiday)
- See more at: http://interviewangel.com/17-fun-facts-about-the-fourth-of-july/#sthash.0tzpS1aS.dpuf
Congress made Independence Day an official unpaid holiday for federal employees in 1870.
(In 1938, Congress changed Independence Day to a paid federal holiday)
- See more at: http://interviewangel.com/17-fun-facts-about-the-fourth-of-july/#sthash.0tzpS1aS.dpuf
a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

34 comments:

  1. I usually celebrate the 4th with family and friends. We usually just relax and enjoy each others company and have a fantastic day!

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  2. We always have a big family BBQ with fireworks. It is a lot of fun.

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  3. We celebrate the 4th with lots and lots of fireworks! Rafflecopter name: Julia Rain Wellman

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  4. I celebrate the 4th by watching fireworks with with some family and friends, but we don't usually do anything big for the holiday.

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  5. Graduation party this year, Huh you'd have though they would have done it earlier or later! We are going lol

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  6. We celebrate by having family/friends over for a cookout!

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  7. Sara Zielinski - We celebrate by having a family BBQ

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  8. I won't be celebrating in any big way, but since it is close to my birthday I might end up buying a few small fireworks or going to the fireworks with my family.

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  9. We plan to go camping.

    eg kaufman

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  10. Cynthia R- we celebrate the 4th by eating a bbq lunch with family and seeing hte fireworks at the football stadium.

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  11. We really don't... but I always make it fun somehow

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  12. I don't celebrate the 4th of July.

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  13. I usually watch the fireworks that my neighbors set off and drink mixed drinks.

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  14. We have a barbaque. Thanks for the giveaway. <3

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  15. We like to have a cookout with our family. jj250@aol.com

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  16. My family & friends just usually BBQ all kinds of wonderful things and we have as many fireworks as we can for the kids. It's always a blast. Thanks a million.
    P.S. Sorry to hear a host was rude to you. That is horrible. But I appreciate you doing your own thing. ;)

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  17. That is so poopy. Why do people feel so busy or important they can't even ask a question. I'm sorry u had to deal with this and hope it'll get resolved for u :-(

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    1. Sorry this also causes a loss for everyone else :(

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