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We love sharing the flavor of satsumas! In some cultures, it’s traditional to give citrus to friends and relatives for good wishes and we couldn’t agree more — satsumas make a perfect gift for the holiday season.
Bring a bright spot of citrusy sunshine to your holiday season with a box of satsumas and gift one to a friend — on us! Leave a comment below by December 13th telling us who you would share satsumas with and why. We’ll pick 10 winners at random to receive a 13-pound box of satsumas along with another box for the giftee of their choice.
A variety of mandarin orange and a cousin to the clementine, satsumas are super sweet, juicy, seedless and easy to peel. They’re only available for a short time (from October to December) so you’ve got to enjoy their sweetness while you can. You can use them in recipes, keep them on hand for easy snacks and as edible table décor…what’s not to love? Find more ways to enjoy satsumas here.
So go on, share some sweetness — give someone (and yourself!) the gift of satsumas this season. Leave a comment by December 13th to tell us who would you like to share satsumas with and why for a chance to win! Remember to keep your eye out for an email message on December 14th — you’ll need to respond by Dec 15th in order for us to collect addresses and ship the satsumas for the holidays. We can send the gift box of satsumas to the winner for hand delivery to their giftee or we can ship to another US address. Enjoy!
The fine print: No purchase necessary. Promotion ends December 13, 2011. Must be a legal resident of the US, age 18 or older to participate. (Sorry, no shipping on these satsumas to Canada.) Taxes on prize, if applicable, are the responsibility of the winner. Employees of Whole Foods Market, Inc., are not eligible. Void where prohibited.
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I would share with my parents as they are the Sweetest people I know :)
12/07/2011 9:39:43 AM CST
I would love to send a box of Satsumas to my best friend and her two boys, living up in Maine. She's a single mom and having one in high school and the other in 8th grade surely means that she spends a good deal on groceries. They can eat her out of house n home in the blink o an eye. Thank you Whole Foods for the contest opportunity and the wonderful quality products you bring us!
12/07/2011 7:02:48 AM CST
I would love to share satsumas with my parents. They have had a rough year, and a healthy treat couldn't go to nicer, more giving people.
12/10/2011 8:39:10 PM CST
I would love to share satsumas with my son's preschool class. My son is in a special needs preschool and I think the children would love to have the delicious fruits.
12/10/2011 9:15:09 PM CST
My heart will melt with the first bite of a succulent Satsuma. Christmas just isn't the same without it. My granddaughter loves them so I will share with her and her mommy.
12/10/2011 9:24:04 PM CST
I MUST share the Satsumas with my son. Vitamin C and good, CLEAN citrus are key components of a healthy body. I know my son does not get enough good citrus to eat because circumstances are such that he cannot afford it at this time. And, he lives so far from me that shipping fees are prohibitive, or I would keep him supplied from my source - Whole Foods.
12/10/2011 9:24:08 PM CST
I would put then in my English friend's stocking for Christmas because that's what his family did when he was a kid. Satsumas would definitely brighten his holiday!
12/10/2011 9:43:30 PM CST
I would share them with my next door neighbors who have two small boys. I'm sure they will love them as much as I do.
12/09/2011 1:23:10 AM CST
We buy at least one box every year and take some down to my father, who can't get out on his own. It's a turnabout in fair play since, as a child, I remember him bringing home a box of oranges for the holidays.
12/08/2011 5:57:08 AM CST
I would share with the other five families that we go on a New Year trip with each year. That is right....TEN children under age 6 with their parents in a house up north. ;)
12/08/2011 6:14:26 AM CST
I would share them with my 3 year old grandson, who loves all kinds of fruit. He has never had a sutsumas, he will fall in love with them. It is wonderful to see him eat healthy and know that he loves fruits and veggies.
12/08/2011 6:16:39 AM CST
I would share the Satsumas with my work group, to help them stay healthy this holiday season, and with my parents, sister, nieces and nephew who enjoy Satsumas and other fruit and nutritious treats.
12/08/2011 6:14:20 AM CST
Oh, I would share them everyone who enters my home and notes how wonderfully citrusy and fresh my house smells. More importantly, I'd share them with my kids, who love them -- and could do with a daily boost of Vitamin C this time of year.
12/08/2011 8:51:13 AM CST
mmmmm I love satsumas! So healthy and juicy they're one of my favorite winter time treats! I would share with my best friend Claire. Claire's family has a big garden and she's always sharing their bounty with me. I'd love a chance to share some healthy food back with her!
12/08/2011 9:00:12 AM CST
I'd share with my Granny.
12/08/2011 9:06:08 AM CST
I would share them with homeless people on the streets of NYC. It seems like I see more and more of them lately and the weather is getting very cold.The other day, in the subway, I saw a woman begging and she had a very young baby in her arms. I gave her a dollar. It would warm my heart to bring a little piece of orange joy into the day of someone who has nothing...not even a home for the holidays!
12/08/2011 9:08:04 AM CST
I will share them with my family and my husband's family as a new holiday tradition!
12/08/2011 9:11:48 AM CST
I would quickly and quietly deliver them to the Kecks.... Mr Keck jumps up a tree to grab a sweet orange or citrus anytime and savors it like none other... He would be delighted, as would his wife and young son to receive some satsumas...
12/08/2011 9:11:49 AM CST
I would share them with my 85 year old grandmother! I do not think she has ever tried them. She is one of the healthiest women I know!!!
12/08/2011 4:57:27 AM CST
I'd share them with my family. Our daughters could bring some to school for lunch and share with their friends. My husband could put some in a bowl on his desk (for sharing). I'd offer them to anyone who stops by the house and to my tennis teammates. Yum, it feels great to share something nutritious.:)
12/08/2011 9:27:39 PM CST
I'd share them with my office mates - what better gift for the holiday season than a delicious Satsuma!!!
12/08/2011 9:43:24 PM CST
I would Share them with My friend Dawn and her family because she loves fresh fruit like I do.
12/08/2011 9:36:38 PM CST
Satsumas are my favorite at this time of year because they remind me of Christmas at home in London where they are very popular. I would share them with my children who now love eating them at Christmas too. I would also share them with my English friends and anyone else who wants one!
12/09/2011 8:12:39 AM CST
I would share with coworkers. This would be a healthy treat to offset all the sugary holiday goodies.
12/07/2011 4:47:41 AM CST
I would share them with my hubby, who loves to sample different varieties of citrus.
12/05/2011 11:18:20 PM CST