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http:\/\/bethesanta.sears.com\/bethesanta\/<\/a><\/p>\n

During each Weekly Entry Period, submit a short essay that explains why the Santa Personality described on the Website accurately depicts you. Your essay may not exceed two hundred fifty (250) words in length and will henceforth be referred to as your submission (“Submission”). If desired, you may also upload a photo along with your Submission, but a photo is not required.<\/p>\n

Prizes:
\nONE (1) SAVVYSANTA GRAND PRIZE (for Weekly Entry Period 1): A $5,000 shopping spree at a Sears store determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $5,000.<\/p>\n

ONE (1) SANTAMAZING GRAND PRIZE (for Weekly Entry Period 2): A $250 Sears gift card and the opportunity to have the Sponsor donate $5,000 in winner’s honor to the charity the winner selected at the time of registration. ARV: $250.<\/p>\n

ONE (1) POWERSANTA GRAND PRIZE (for Weekly Entry Period 3): A $3,000 shopping spree at a Sears store to be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. ARV: $3,000.<\/p>\n

ONE (1) SANTABULOUS GRAND PRIZE (for Weekly Entry Period 4): A family makeover including a $3,000 shopping spree at a Sears store determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion and a family portrait of the family in their new clothes. ARV: $3,000.<\/p>\n

ONE (1) PROCRASTASANTA GRAND PRIZE: $15,000<\/p>\n

ARV: $15,000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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