REDMOND, Wash. — Dec. 1, 2011 — Bing today is launching the first-ever Bing Magical Holiday Calendar,
offering eligible visitors a month of free offers, sweepstakes and
inspiration to make this holiday uniquely special. Bing will be offering
exciting prizes this season — including a trip around the world, free
concerts for a year, free cars, ultimate fashion experiences and more
from partners including Complex Media, Derek Lam, Fiat, Hulu Plus, Live
Nation Entertainment, Lonely Planet and Spotify.
Bing knows the holidays are about so much more than giving and receiving, with more than 90 percent of people*
saying their favorite thing about the holidays is enjoying experiences
with others. To help you decide what your special holidays will look
like, Bing will offer creative ideas, projects and sharable fun to help
you celebrate. Bing is bringing the gift of unique experiences and
exclusive giveaways to you every day throughout December — check Bing.com/holiday daily for details and official rules.
To
celebrate, TV personality Kelly Osbourne is sharing her holiday
traditions and tips for making new traditions all your own. Osbourne —
actress, musician and current co-host of “Fashion Police” on E! — is the
daughter of one of Hollywood’s most famous families, with an array of
unique holiday traditions to share for inspiration.
Holiday
cards from friends and family can double as personalized, festive
décor. The Osbourne family loves going through their stack of cards
together and choosing their favorites to display throughout the house.
Picture
this: Ozzy Osbourne as Santa Claus. Kelly says that when she and her
brother Jack were kids, their dad would stomp around on the roof,
pretending he had just landed with his sleigh.
Forget
“White Christmas,” this year’s holiday is going green. Kelly and her
roommate are making a Christmas tree from various materials recycled
from around the house — eco-friendly and festive!
Kelly
always gives gifts with a personal touch. In the past, a touching video
with a special song moved her mom, Sharon, to tears. Other gifts to
expect from Kelly include personalized letters or drawings that express
meaningful thoughts and feelings to loved ones. But if you were planning
to shop for Kelly this holiday, don’t! She prefers to be on the giving
end instead.
The ugly Christmas sweater
phenomenon has officially been approved by the “Fashion Police” co-host
herself! Kelly believes in dressing appropriately for the occasion, so
if your family is an ugly Christmas sweater kind of family, embrace it
for this one day of the year. You’ll be able to savor the silly photos
and happy memories for years to come.
One
tradition that stands the test of time is going home for the holidays —
Kelly’s favorite place to spend the most wonderful time of the year.
“In the spirit of celebrating traditions new and old, we’re trying
something new and — together with Ms. Osbourne and our partners — Bing
will unveil daily surprises in our Bing Magical Holiday Calendar this
December,” said Lisa Gurry, director, Bing. “Part of the fun is the
unexpected surprise awaiting you each day, and trust me you’ll want to
check it out every day to see what we have in store!”
About Bing
At
Bing, we believe that as the Internet evolves, so should search. Bing
takes the world’s information and services on the Web and makes them
more useful by delivering an innovative and intuitive search experience,
visually organizing results and bringing in social signals from your
friends. The end result? A search engine that takes you from searching
and finding, to searching and doing. Try it for yourself at Bing.com.
About Microsoft
Founded
in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software,
services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their
full potential.
* According to a November 2011 Bing/Impulse Research Survey of adults ages 18–24.