Giveaway: A&E Kicks Off The Holiday Cheer, Win The Romance Collection: Special Edition DVD 13pk SET From
Posted in: Contests by Gino Sassani on November 25th, 2011
The good folks over at A&E Home Entertainment have appointed themselves Upcomingdiscs’ official Santa Claus for this holiday season. You’re going to see some great gifts from A&E over the season. We’re kicking it all off with a way to put a little romance into your Black Friday. A&E is giving a copy of their famous Romance Collection Special Edition to one lucky reader at Upcomingdiscs. This is an incredible release. 29 hours of romantic films on a 13 disc DVD collection. Catch this collection of films: Pride And Prejudice, Victoria & Albert, Emma, Jane Eyre, Catherine The Great, The Mayor Of Casterbridge, The Magnificent Ambersons, Tess Of The D’Urbervilles, Vanity Fair and that immortal classic The Great Gatsby. It all goes to one winner this Christmas. To win a copy of this prize, follow these instructions.
- Fill out your name and email address in the comment form below – your email address will remain private and visible only to us.
- Do not post your address as an actual comment! Instead – Tell us what what was your most romantic holiday gift ever?
- Only those comments that answer our question will be considered.
Contest is now closed Winner was Sarah Davis
Winners are notified by E-mail. If you did not get a confirmation E-mail from us, check your Spam filter and contact us. Any prize not claimed in 2 weeks will be forfeit and be placed in the end of year contests next Holiday Season.
November 25th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
When I was in my early 20s and newly married, I wanted to surprise my wife for Valentine’s day with a teddy. Well, as a dumb male (and this remains unchanged over 20 years later), I wander into a fancy negligee store where I was the only guy. I got tons of strange stares, and they all but laughed when I said I needed a petite size teddy. I basically took the first one that they offered which was red (but not as red as my face was) and gave it to my wife. She absolutely loved it, and loved the “ordeal” I went through even more. I guess it showed her early in our marriage that I will do anything – even make a fool of myself – for her happiness (and, I must confess, mine too!!!)
November 25th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
I got an enormous bouquet of red roses one year, which lasted an unbelievably long time, retaining their heady and beautiful fragrance all the while. From practical, non-demonstrative stock, this was quite the display!
November 25th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
she took me on a night out on the town, good times!
November 26th, 2011 at 6:41 am
The christmas eve I asked my wife. I had to drive her for a 2 hours ride with her dad’s car -wich had no winter tires- in a big snow storm. Not only was I nervous about THE question/answer but also not to crash my soon to be father in law’s car! She said yes… What a night!
November 26th, 2011 at 11:29 am
My most romantic gift ever was a trip to Paris for our 30th wedding anniversary, from my husband. We were at the top of the Eiffel Tower at the exact time of our wedding 30 years before.
November 26th, 2011 at 11:44 am
So far nothing-I’ve never had a boyfriend for the holidays. Maybe this year will be different.
November 26th, 2011 at 7:05 pm
We dated long distance for the first nine months while I was in grad school abroad…and our relationship progressed via snail mail letters and packages of tiny presents, interspersed with daily phone calls and emails. The entire process was so romantic – it’s hard to choose one in particular!
November 26th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
My husband (Then was my boyfriend) bought me a beautiful set of diamond solitaire earrings when we were dating. It was the first time I had ever received a diamond as a gift. I still wear them today, everyday!
November 26th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
My husband gave me a baby beagle for our first holiday together; he was the cutest puppy I’ve ever seen!
November 26th, 2011 at 10:52 pm
My husband gave me a pair of diamond earrings
November 26th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
My most romantic gift was a watch, that I really wanted but never thought I would get.I could not believe he remembered that I looked at it and loved it. I never mentioned it again, but he remembered.
November 27th, 2011 at 9:58 am
My most romantic gift ever was
the love my wife and I shared
on our first Christmas together
41 years ago…and the love
we’ve shared ever since.
November 27th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
My most romantic holiday ever was a combined Christmas/Family Reunion that was held in a secluded mountain resort. Each family had a seperate log cabin and the main lodge had a giant Christmas tree.
November 27th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
The most romantic gift I was ever given was from my husband- a trip to Hawaii. We boarded a cruise ship and toured the islands for 3 weeks! It was such a heavenly trip as we had planned something romantic every day!
November 27th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
My most romantic Christmas gift was a silk pyjamas/housecoat combo actually given to me by my mother-in-law.
November 27th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
she took me on a night out of town and we had so much fun.
November 27th, 2011 at 8:29 pm
My husband got me a plush tiger toy when we first met.
November 27th, 2011 at 10:44 pm
Definitely a trip to Whistler with my honey
November 27th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
My husband proposed to me during the holidays, so my engagement ring
November 27th, 2011 at 11:32 pm
Tigger
November 27th, 2011 at 11:49 pm
My most romantic holiday gift ever was a “Midnight Picnic” and old boyfriend organized for Canada Day (July 1). He arranged for a chef, picnic blankets, paper lanterns, etc. to overlook a bluff that faced the fireworks and somehow convinced me to go out there with him… It was very sweet.
November 28th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
My most romantic gift ever was a plate engraved with our names, wedding date, and a very special note. Then some great sex
November 28th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
My boyfriend gave me a kitten, which was a surprise since I already had a cat. I’m a big animal lover so it was a big hit. I did get rid of the boyfriend sometime later but kept the kitten. I definitely got the better end of the deal.
November 29th, 2011 at 5:08 pm
Her, dressed in exotic lace attire, with heels and lipstick!
November 30th, 2011 at 6:42 am
a midnight mountaintop walk in the snow — some uncapturable moments are treasure..
November 30th, 2011 at 9:57 am
Most romantic holiday ever was the Christmas Eve my husband proposed to me…
ahhh memories.
November 30th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
a big screen TV – (ok, not romantic, but I loved it anyway!)
December 2nd, 2011 at 4:42 am
Nothing as of yet.
December 2nd, 2011 at 8:15 am
My wife gave me a Cat that looked like Garfield for Christmas when we first got married. Each year since, I receve a Garfield tye gift. This year, a Garfield Greenbay Packers ornament for a pre gift
December 5th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
My most romantic gift was a trip to Bermuda
December 6th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
My most romantic gift was an overnight getaway from my wife.
December 6th, 2011 at 6:48 pm
My husband gave me CD of all the songs that remind him of me.
December 9th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Well I have never received many romantic gifts but I was dating this guy long ago and he gave me jewelry and I always cherished the gift
December 9th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
my husband gave me diamond earrings
December 9th, 2011 at 3:35 pm
Florence, gorgeous beyond words — even in late November — drinking champagne from crystal flutes, in a dark street, in the pouring rain.
December 9th, 2011 at 3:53 pm
i have never received a romantic gift. my husband used to try to buy me flowers but flowers just remind me of my dad’s funeral. most thoughful gift? my husband surprised me with an early christmas/birthday present (my bday is next week). he got me an imac.
December 9th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Whe we were dating my husband gave me a warm nightie with a poem he wrote. That was 36 happy years ago.
December 9th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
My most romantic holiday gift ever was a bouquet of roses in my favourite colours (my first flowers ever!)and my boyfriend telling me that loving me was as easy as breathing
December 9th, 2011 at 9:26 pm
most romantic holiday gift was when my wife told me we were going to the airport to pick someone up and she surprised me with a trip to cuba
December 10th, 2011 at 1:15 am
didn’t have an engagement ring before we were married so my husband surprised me with one for christmas after 8 years of marriage
December 10th, 2011 at 10:08 am
I have never received a romantic gift. I think men always get shafted in this department, but are expected to do romantic things for their partners. DOUBLE STANDARD!!
December 10th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
I still have one of those homemade mixed tapes that my girlfriend made me with all her favorite songs.
December 10th, 2011 at 1:00 pm
A weekend away for my birthday on a whale watching trip – the perfect holiday
December 10th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Met a local man on a mission trip to Costa Rica,he is always picking me flowers and emailing them to me.I get to spend some time there….I’m sure it will be romantic sunset,walk.etc….
December 10th, 2011 at 6:48 pm
A cruise for our 7th wedding anniversary
December 11th, 2011 at 12:30 am
a BBQ that he used.
December 11th, 2011 at 12:31 am
A BBQ that he uses instead of me.
December 13th, 2011 at 1:23 am
My boyfriend surprised me with an all expense paid trip to Florence, Italy. We saw so much and met so many people around the world. I will never forget it!
December 13th, 2011 at 10:20 am
I came home from vacation to find a dress that I wanted to buy but was too expensive hanging in my closet. My boyfriend had snuck in while I was away to surprise me…
December 13th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
My most romantic holiday ever was the first 4th of July my husband and I were together. We watched the fireworks from a picnic blanket in the park…far away from the bustle of the crowd.
December 15th, 2011 at 2:39 am
My boyfriend gave me, for Christmas, an engagement ring with diamonds forming a heart. It was SO romantic and very very special.
December 16th, 2011 at 5:35 pm
pearls
December 17th, 2011 at 12:31 am
pair of waterford champagne toasting glasses
December 17th, 2011 at 12:32 am
engraved money clip
December 18th, 2011 at 5:16 am
Hubby made me free coupons that he would wash dishes, give back rubs, etc. My fave one of ALL…anything I want…lol.
loved them all.
December 19th, 2011 at 6:42 am
outdoor houseplants
December 21st, 2011 at 1:57 pm
Diamond and blue sapphire tennis bracelet!
December 25th, 2011 at 6:12 am
A trip to the Caribbean
December 25th, 2011 at 10:37 am
The most romantic gift my wife ever gave me was a stuffed bunny on Christmas Eve 1977 when she told me she was pregnant with our first child. Our daughter is now married, and most recently she gave birth to our first grandchild, a healthy baby boy.
December 25th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
The most romantic holiday gift ever was from my husband and it was a pearl and gold bracelet. I love it and wear it whenever I can as it is beautiful.
December 25th, 2011 at 1:17 pm
Just today I received a beautiful necklace with my birthstone (Aquamarine) – it’s on a beautiful chain – just lovely! Thank-you to my wonderful Husband on this Merry Christmas day!
December 25th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
A trip to the Caribbean
December 26th, 2011 at 6:25 pm
Most would be that our daughter was born 17 yrs ago on Valentines day and he bought me a red silk nightgown to wear in hospital
December 27th, 2011 at 11:55 am
My husband proposed on Christmas Eve 10 years ago and gave me the most wonderful diamond ring!
December 30th, 2011 at 11:05 am
My fiance at the time painted a wonderful portrait from a picture of us at the beach. It was awesome and romantic.
December 30th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
Any Christmas or New Years at our lake house is so serene and romantic.
December 30th, 2011 at 9:59 pm
A yoghurt maker. Not romantic, but he went to over 10 stores to find it.
December 31st, 2011 at 6:46 am
A gift pack which included a card, chocolates, shirt, stuffed animal, and music gift card. It was very much appreciated and heartfelt.
December 31st, 2011 at 3:12 pm
A huge heart shaped balloon on Valentine’s Day.
December 31st, 2011 at 4:53 pm
A weekend in Montreal at a boutique hotel, it was great.
December 31st, 2011 at 5:08 pm
My husband (then boyfriend) gave me a very plush bathrobe with tickets to see Miss Saigon in the pocket……loved the show!!
December 31st, 2011 at 6:26 pm
my husband taking me to Italy on our 23rd anniversary – he didn’t want to wait until our 25th – what a wonderful surprise trip!
December 31st, 2011 at 7:36 pm
Hawaii for our 25th
December 31st, 2011 at 8:29 pm
50 pounds of lobster tails that were in our freezer – not seeing a present under the tree, I was wondering what happened when my husband handed me a romantic clue to a scavenger hunt which led to many romantic spots before I eventually found them. What a great Christmas!
January 1st, 2012 at 7:41 am
Engagement ring…
January 1st, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Vegas trip, but I can’t tell you the details here
January 1st, 2012 at 3:03 pm
an engagement ring
January 1st, 2012 at 10:08 pm
My favourite Holiday is Canada Day and always has been. We have a big party every year. 2 Years ago I got the best present ever when my now husband proposed. As we were watching the Fireworks he said “you are so special I’ll get you fireworks every year on this day lol”
January 3rd, 2012 at 10:59 am
A new ring to replace my stolen engagement ring