What better way to start the holiday season off than with a massive social media event that will canvas across several social platforms and will be stockpiled with fun ways to play and gifts which include a trip to London!

What if I also told you this first-of-its-kind social media extravaganza is in conjunction with the critically acclaimed British period drama Downton Abbey and will 'play' a pivotal role in the game?

 Are you ready to join the fun?

Here are the three ways you can partake in this social media Tea Party bonanza!

 REMEMBER THE DATE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8TH!!

FIRST WAY TO PARTICIPATE

When: Sunday, December 8th

Event: #DoTheDownton Tea Party

How:

1. On Sunday, December 8th all you need to do is take out your fancy tea set and make your favorite tea!

2. Before taking a sip of your darjeeling or oolong tea, show off your best tea party pose, take a photo and upload it! -  Be sure to upload your photo on any of your social channels (Facebook, Twitter or Instagram) and include the hashtag #DoTheDownton and tag @WorldMarket.

3. Easy peezy!

Prizes for participating include:

(10) - $100 World Market Gift Cards

(10) - Exclusive Downton Abbey Tote Bag

(10) - Exclusive Downton Abbey Tea Mugs

These prizes will be drawn by Cost Plus World Market and winners will be notified directly by Cost Plus World Market!

For more info on World Market's Tumblr Page here: http://worldmarket.tumblr.com/dothedownton

 

 

 

 

SECOND WAY TO PARTICIPATE

This one will enter you for an exclusive chance to visit the set of Downton Abbey.

 

Simply enter for a chance to win the Downton Abbey Sweepstakes here: http://bit.ly/1bYvRHJ

 

The Grand Prize Package includes:  

•  An exclusive trip for 2 to London, England (prize includes hotel+accommodations)
• A private tour of Highclere Castle
• $1,000 World Market Gift Card

Three (3) First Prizes:

• $500 World Market Gift card

*Note: These prizes will be awarded directly by Cost Plus World Market*

 

 

THIRD WAY TO PARTICIPATE (and it includes a party!)

 

Ascending Butterfly, the Official #TwitterPartyDJ is hosting a 'Social Media Hop', and I am super excited to be co-hosting!

 

This is not just any party.  This is party will take place across three social channels (Twitter, G+ and Facebook)

 

Here are the details on a #DoTheDownton afternoon of fun! 

 

Date: Sunday, December 8th, 2013

 

Hashtag: #DoTheDownton - This hashtag will be used across ALL social channels so be sure to use this hashtag in all your tweets, Facebook status updates, Google+ and Instagram.

 

Times and Channels:

• 11 am PST / 2 pm EST - The party will kick off on Twitter (the first door prize will be given away during the first 15 minutes of the party! Be sure to RSVP using the Rafflecopter RSVP Widget Below).  Prizes will be given away every 15 minutes!

• 12 pm PST / 3 pm EST - The party will move over to Facebook and there will also prizes being given away every 15 minutes too! RSVP for the Facebook event here

   

• 1 pm PST / 4 pm EST - The party will become a Google+ prize packs given away every 15 minutes there too! - RSVP for the Google+ event here

   

• 2 pm PST / 5 pm EST - Lastly, the party comes full circle and concludes on Twitter, more prizes will be given away every 15 minutes and the GRAND PRIZE will also be given away! RSVP using the Rafflecopter widget below

**The Twitter Party Prizes will be drawn by the party host and both the party host and co-hosts will be notifying winners throughout the twitter parties, so be sure to follow the sponsor @worldmarket, party host @Tracy_Iglesias (secondary handle in case I get put in twitter jail @Ascending1), and co-hosts (secondary handle @Mommypr_feed), and moi, @jessienuez (my secondary handle @TheWiredFamily), for party prizing announcements.  Please note that the prizing during the Facebook Party and Google+ hangout will be drawn directly by our sponsor Cost Plus World Market so follow all instructions in the status updates posted during the party on both of their pages.

If you can't wait and want to get your hands on exclusive Downton Abbey merchandise, you can shop here: Cost Plus World Market Downton Abbey

 

RSVP using the Rafflecopter widget below!

 

Please remember to follow the sponsor, host and all co-hosts as per Rafflecopter instructions.  We will need to be able to Direct Message you if you win!

 

Also, please note the 'Door Prize' and 'Grand Prize' as listed above, will only be drawn from those who RSVP. 

 

All 'Prize Packs' will be awarded to ALL active participants during the Twitter party.

 

 

 

Rafflecopter giveaway

 

FTC Dislcosure: This is a Sponsored Twitter Party in conjunction with Cost Plus World Market. All prizes are non-transferable with no cash redemptions, equivalents or substitutions except at Sponsor's Sole Discretion. Prize details and availability are subject to change and in the event that Sponsor is unable to provide a Winner with their Prize the Sponsor may elect to provide such Winner the approximate value of said prize in an alternate prize of comparable value. Prizes will be awarded via a random drawing and winners will be notified via Twitter's Direct Messaging System. All Winners must respond to the notification within 24 hours or an alternate winner will be selected. Party hosts and co-hosts are NOT responsible for shipment of prizing, shipping fees or insurance, prizes will be fulfilled by Cost Plus World Market. Sponsors or hosts are not responsible for lost, late or mis-directed mail. Winners are responsible for any taxes on prizes awarded. Odds of winning are based on the number of tweets, status updates and Google Plus participants during each respective entry period. No Purchase Necessary. Prizes will be honored and shipped to winners ages 18+ who are United States Residents.