You’ve found the holiday ornament! (The winners have been selected as of Dec. 23, 2010. Thank you for participating!)
Christmas in the Tang Dynasty
Did you know that the first recorded Christian mission to China took place during the Tang Dynasty? The visit is documented on the Nestorian Stele which was erected in the 8th century. The tablet details the arrival of a group of Christians led by a man named Alopen. The missionaries arrived in 635 A.D. to the capital city of Changan. Subsequently, several Christian places of worship were erected in China.
The Nestorian Stele – Notice the cross at the top?
So even if you don’t win the giveaway, you received a little trivia for your efforts, n’est-ce pas?
Here’s the lovely prize:
If you know me, you know I love cats. The “Lucky Cat” is actually not Chinese. Maneki Neko is a Japanese icon and he’s beckoning with one paw. He’s believed to bring the owner luck. I’ll be sending the lucky winner the Maneki Neko cat in in an ornate red “take out” box along with a Butterfly Swords souvenir charm. Red is a color of celebration, happiness, and good fortune in Chinese culture, which is why you see it everywhere.
Along with the takeout box, I’ll also be sending an autographed copy of Butterfly Swords. If the winner has already read it, they can give it to someone they love as a gift for Christmas. 🙂
For the Grand Prize giveaway: I LOVE my new Kindle, so I’ll also be adding a Kindle copy of Butterfly Swords and The Taming of Mei Lin to the Grand Prize.
Thanks for visiting. Add a comment below to be entered for both giveaways!
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Eve
Dec 03, 2010 @ 18:15:07
Found the manekineko! 🙂
Elz Rose
Dec 03, 2010 @ 19:03:00
found it, YAY =))
Anna
Dec 03, 2010 @ 20:09:06
Found it! 🙂
Beverley Marsh
Dec 03, 2010 @ 20:09:15
“Voila”
Daz
Dec 03, 2010 @ 20:37:31
Here it is!
Jennifer L.
Dec 03, 2010 @ 21:28:10
Yay! I found it after some time, but the journey was fun. I haven’t had the pleasure of reading your books yet, but now I’m excited to learn more!
Sara M.
Dec 03, 2010 @ 21:57:40
Yay! Such a cute little neko!
freodwyn @ gmail . com
Renee
Dec 03, 2010 @ 22:17:44
There you go. I found it.
reneesingleton84@yahoo.com
D.L.
Dec 03, 2010 @ 23:47:00
Found it 🙂
May
Dec 04, 2010 @ 00:02:25
Found it. 🙂
Trina Chase
Dec 04, 2010 @ 00:12:53
Found it!
Cindy L
Dec 04, 2010 @ 00:47:40
Love the giveaway!
cbandy10 (at) hotmail (dotcom)
Susan Kuchta
Dec 04, 2010 @ 01:07:01
Found it!
Megs
Dec 04, 2010 @ 01:15:39
Found it!
Julie Steele
Dec 04, 2010 @ 01:43:59
Love the website! And the whole contest is such fun.
RobynL
Dec 04, 2010 @ 01:45:07
here Kitty Kitty, come to me!
he’s cute.
Anna Lee
Dec 04, 2010 @ 02:04:07
Awww such a cut pussy cat 🙂 Found it!
annalee at romancingthepage dot com
Karen Newlands
Dec 04, 2010 @ 02:05:57
Thank you for this
Karen Newlands
Dec 04, 2010 @ 02:07:56
Thank you
Sally
Dec 04, 2010 @ 02:10:50
Oooh, a secret page. I like this. 😀
Linda Henderson
Dec 04, 2010 @ 02:11:44
Found it, and thanks for the trivia.
seriousreader at live dot com
Laurie Faelan
Dec 04, 2010 @ 03:04:35
Fun contest! Thanks for the entry!
laurieire at hotmail dot com
Jill Dawson
Dec 04, 2010 @ 03:28:20
Good way of getting my interest now I am going to have get your books!!!
Jane
Dec 04, 2010 @ 03:30:39
Cute prize. Thanks for entering me.
janie1215 AT excite DOT com
Jacqueline C.
Dec 04, 2010 @ 03:47:16
The cat is adorable!
Cook.Jacqueline[at]gmail[dot]com
Keith C
Dec 04, 2010 @ 03:50:24
Aww cute!
Laurie Rae Smith
Dec 04, 2010 @ 03:57:18
originalwickedgirl (at) yahoo (dot) com
Jayne Hall
Dec 04, 2010 @ 04:12:58
Fingers crossed
Sue Ahn
Dec 04, 2010 @ 04:22:05
Thanks for entry!
Margaret Luvisi
Dec 04, 2010 @ 04:26:36
Found it!!!
Like your book covers
Annie Martin
Dec 04, 2010 @ 04:30:52
*waves*
Made it 🙂
Thanks Jeannie for the opportunity to enter!
Annie
Sheila
Dec 04, 2010 @ 04:45:26
Enjoyed looking for it Learned a lot.
Irene Jackson
Dec 04, 2010 @ 05:17:10
read a lot while I was looking 🙂
irgl7@bonzo15(dot)plus(dot)com
FARIDAH BROOKER
Dec 04, 2010 @ 05:42:32
I’m in!
Kaetrin
Dec 04, 2010 @ 06:12:08
Found it!
Jennifer W
Dec 04, 2010 @ 06:17:35
Fab site, Jeannie! Loved the trivia on the ‘Butterfly Swords’ title; congrats on the Golden Heart! Happy Holidays to you!
Maureen
Dec 04, 2010 @ 06:48:51
Thanks for the info! It’s a lovely prize.
Melvis
Dec 04, 2010 @ 07:08:07
Found it 😀 Thanks for getting involved with the fantastic festive giveaway! Good Luck everybody xxx
Julie
Dec 04, 2010 @ 07:09:59
Thanks for the bit of trivia! 😀
Sue Bell
Dec 04, 2010 @ 07:12:59
Woo hoo found it, that was fun, had a good read, looking forward to reading your next book 🙂
RK Charron
Dec 04, 2010 @ 07:20:57
Hi Jeannie 🙂
That cat is adorable.
Thank you for the fun scavenger hunt.
All the best,
Rob
Alan Downie
Dec 04, 2010 @ 07:27:11
Found it thanks for the hunt
Angela Eldershaw
Dec 04, 2010 @ 07:36:32
Found it.
Mel K.
Dec 04, 2010 @ 07:43:09
YAY! I found the ornament. I lived in Hawaii for two years so I know about the cat. I have two of them! I was told to face the cat towards your door. The cat greets visitors. Would love the gold one. I didn’t know about the color red. Enjoyed the trivia. I want to read “Butterfly Swords”.
Happy Holidays, Jeannie!
Meljprincess AT aol DOT com
Virginia C
Dec 04, 2010 @ 07:43:45
Hi, Jeannie! I enjoyed exploring your website to find the holiday ornament. I am a dog person owned by cats, and I’d love to win Maneki Neko! My cats would approve >^,,^<
Carol Luciano
Dec 04, 2010 @ 07:44:48
Yeah, found it and some interesting trivia. The prize is very nice and who couldn’t use a little good luck. 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Carol L.
Lucky4750@aol.com
Cherish
Dec 04, 2010 @ 07:48:00
Yes, I found it!
Karen B
Dec 04, 2010 @ 07:48:38
Good morning! Found it!
Angela Erika Kubo
Dec 04, 2010 @ 08:09:42
Thanks for holding this giveaway!
Katrina
Dec 04, 2010 @ 08:10:15
Looks beautiful, and I love the historical tidbits. When i was in Japan a few weeks ago, I learned about the first missionaries there – they were Portuguese, and I went to a castle which one of the first (if not the first) convert lived. He had a cross etched into a stone in the castle wall, even though he could’ve been killed for it. Really interesting.
Thanks for entering me in the giveaways!
@KatrinaLatham