Easy Christmas Giveaway 2022: The 10th Annual $1,000 Giveaway

Giveaway ended on December 15th, 2022.
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This giveaway ended on December 15th, 2022. Thank you to everyone who entered! Winners have been announced below.

Cash giveaways in Canada are always exciting. Everyone would love a chance at some extra money – and we definitely all need it.

With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to kick up the cheer with the announcement you’ve been waiting for.

Our 10th annual $1,000 Christmas giveaway is NOW LIVE.

Continuing the tradition we started on moneyGenius in 2013 (back when it was still called HowToSaveMoney), we’ll once again be giving away $1,000 in cash, split up between 5 lucky winners in Canada. You can see the last 4 years, including the winners, here:

So with 9 years of momentum behind us, let’s round off the decade with another huge giveaway.

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Announcing the 2023 Christmas giveaway winners

We’d like to take a second to sincerely thank everyone that has joined the $1,000 Christmas giveaway this year. Your continued support every year is what keeps us going!

All 5 winners are officially confirmed – with 5 lucky Canadians rising to the top of 10,975 entries from 973 people.

1st Christmas giveaway prize – $500 cash

Winner: Jill from Richmond, British Columbia.

2nd Christmas giveaway prize – $250 cash

Winner: Hailey from Grande Prairie, Alberta.

3rd Christmas giveaway prize – $150 cash

Winner: Chris from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia.

4th Christmas giveaway prize – $50 cash

Winner: Ingrid from Ottawa, Ontario.

5th Christmas giveaway prize – $50 cash

Winner: Catherine from Whitby, Ontario.

How to get your Christmas giveaway entries (Now closed)

If you’re ready to get your entries submitted for your chance to win up to $1,000, all you have to do is fill out the form below and complete as many entries as you want, up to a maximum of 28 per person.

To ensure all your entries will count, please read and follow the instructions on the form for every step you choose to complete very carefully. It is NOT enough just to click the big “Enter!” buttons, and we validate each winner when they’re drawn.

Though you’ll need to use your email address or Facebook account to fill out the form, rest assured that we respect your privacy. We’ll only use this information to contact you if you’re the winner – it will not be used for any other purpose.

The 5 Christmas giveaway prizes

To spread the holiday cheer as far as possible, the $1,000 prize will be broken down into 5 separate prizes, as follows:

  • 1st Prize – $500 cash
  • 2nd Prize – $250 cash
  • 3rd Prize – $150 cash
  • 4th Prize – $50 cash
  • 5th Prize – $50 cash

Total Prize Value: $1,000

That means there are 5 prizes to win, and each of your entries will put you in the running for every tier! And because winners don’t get disqualified once they win, you have a chance to win more than one tier.

10th annual Christmas giveaway rules

  1. Using multiple email addresses to enter is strictly prohibited and will disqualify you from the giveaway. The maximum number of entries any one person can earn is 28.
  2. You must confirm your creditcardGenius (CCG) account, remain signed up to the email list, and continue following the CCG Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and/or Pinterest accounts until the prizes are awarded to be eligible to win.
  3. The giveaway period is from 9:00AM November 17th, 2022 to 11:59PM on December 15th, 2022 AT.
  4. Giveaway is open to all residents of Canada over the age of 18, excluding residents of the province of Quebec.
  5. Winners will be drawn at random, starting with the first prize and ending with the last. If a winner cannot be reached, refuses their prize, or is ineligible or disqualified for some other reason, then that prize will be drawn again at the time this is discovered.
  6. Winners will be notified on or before December 22nd, 2022 and will be announced on this site shortly after all prizes have been delivered.
  7. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received.
  8. The prizes will be provided by creditcardGenius and will be paid out either by PayPal or Interac e-Transfer at the winner’s choosing.
  9. Winners will be required to answer a skill-testing question before the prize is awarded to them.
  10. No purchase necessary.
  11. To enter without filling out the above form, send an envelope containing a piece of paper with your contact details on it to the following address. Limit one entry per mailing address. All mail must be received before the closing date of the contest to be considered in the draw.

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What would you do if you won the Christmas giveaway?

If you’re one of the 5 lucky winners this year, what plans do you have with the money?

Would you spend it on presents, pay off some debt, treat yourself, or stash it away in your investments? Let us know in the comments below!

And be sure to send this Christmas giveaway to your money loving family and friends! They’ll be happy you did.

Lastly, a huge and very special thank you to all our creditcardGenius and moneyGenius readers. You guys are the reason behind everything we do and we’re so thankful you’re here.

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Laila
Laila
December 23, 2022
I could really use this incredible offer would help me alot!
Susan
Susan
December 22, 2022
Congratulations to this year's winners!
jacinda hodder
jacinda hodder
December 18, 2022
This seems awesome!
Dan
Dan
December 16, 2022
Pay my power and gas bill and what’s left over put towards Christmas presents for my little girls
Bob Hebblethwaite
Bob Hebblethwaite
December 16, 2022
Entry
Valera S
Valera S
December 16, 2022
I will invest half and will give the other half toward a good cause.
Owen D
Owen D
December 16, 2022
Buy food and stuff
Maurice D
Maurice D
December 16, 2022
Spoil family!
Yassine
Yassine
December 16, 2022
Fingers crossed!!
Mandi North
Mandi North
December 16, 2022
Just maybe a little bit more enjoyable and maybe be a little bit happy considering I have no family really and homeless in a sense
Jesse MacGregor
Jesse MacGregor
December 16, 2022
I will put it in my savings
Kristine R
Kristine R
December 16, 2022
I would treat myself and my family to a couple of nice dinner outings!
PC
PC
December 16, 2022
I will get a new mobile phone for my spouse.
Cassandra G.
Cassandra G.
December 16, 2022
If I'm a lucky winner, I would put the money towards buying my awesome sister a PC so we can play games together while she is recovering from surgery ^^
Teddy
Teddy
December 16, 2022
Pay for my Xmas bills
Janet
Janet
December 16, 2022
I will use the money to pay for my Christmas shopping this year!
Ryley R
Ryley R
December 16, 2022
Clear off these student loans.
Jennifer Muise
Jennifer Muise
December 16, 2022
I would use the money towards groceries, gas, and heating my house! You know you’ve reached adulthood when all you want for Christmas is utilities and food!!
eric joudrey
eric joudrey
December 15, 2022
what comment ...send the money !
Paul Simpson
Paul Simpson
December 15, 2022
get things DONE!
Johanna Newman
Johanna Newman
December 15, 2022
Get my parents some groceries.
Jody Riddell
Jody Riddell
December 15, 2022
Pay off the card
David Wong
David Wong
December 15, 2022
Travel
Len Kubas
Len Kubas
December 15, 2022
Hoping to be lucky
krista smith
krista smith
December 15, 2022
Love it! This website has been wonderful for my family. Appreciate you guys and all you do.
Brad
Brad
December 15, 2022
Amazing giveaway. Thanks.
Tyler
Tyler
December 15, 2022
Merry Christmas all!
Pirathepan Kamalanathan
Pirathepan Kamalanathan
December 15, 2022
I would shave a bit off my Student Debt.
Evelyn Dekker
Evelyn Dekker
December 15, 2022
I’d travel.
Yen Tam
Yen Tam
December 15, 2022
put it into a mutual fund
Mir Murtaza
Mir Murtaza
December 15, 2022
Nice
Reid T
Reid T
December 15, 2022
Amazing, thanks!
Rob
Rob
December 15, 2022
I would put the prize towards a trip
Holly S
Holly S
December 15, 2022
I would just use it for every day expenses.
Haoyu Zhang
Haoyu Zhang
December 15, 2022
Wish us good luck!
chad gartner
chad gartner
December 15, 2022
blep uwu owo UwU
Sandra
Sandra
December 15, 2022
Help out my children
Lilian
Lilian
December 15, 2022
I would put this towards my groceries and savings.
Janice
Janice
December 15, 2022
Pay down debt and help struggling family members!!!
Steve
Steve
December 15, 2022
Send that cash my way please!
Erika Baker
Erika Baker
December 15, 2022
I would like enter o win up to $1000.00
Garima
Garima
December 15, 2022
I love creditcard genius in multifarious ways. Applied the credit card with them and I got the genius cash as a bonus.
Owen Abrey
Owen Abrey
December 15, 2022
This would help. I got pinched by paying off and cancelling some cards, not realing it would collapse my total credit... so now my % of available credit has killed my rating!
Birgit Jones
Birgit Jones
December 15, 2022
Use to pay down credit card debt.
Leanne
Leanne
December 15, 2022
Use to celebrate a Dec 29th birthday and New Years!
Bill
Bill
December 15, 2022
Why not!!
Sheryl Scott
Sheryl Scott
December 15, 2022
If I won money this holiday season, I would add to our savings for new windows for our house.
Lois
Lois
December 15, 2022
Pay down my credit!
david
david
December 15, 2022
let's do this!
ZPI
ZPI
December 15, 2022
Food!
Eajoe
Eajoe
December 15, 2022
Good event!
Kristi
Kristi
December 13, 2022
I would use it towards some new clothes!
jeff
jeff
December 11, 2022
Great giveaway.
Jeanne Temple
Jeanne Temple
December 10, 2022
Would be agreta prize , especially for Christmas!!
Alyssa
Alyssa
December 9, 2022
I'd use the money for Christmas gifts or groceries
Jordan W
Jordan W
December 9, 2022
I would pay my bills.
Morechi
Morechi
December 8, 2022
Use it to cover the 130$ fee on a CC I want...lol!
Jolene W
Jolene W
December 7, 2022
I would use it for Christmas gifts.
Michelle Kafka
Michelle Kafka
December 6, 2022
I would use the winnings for food, and gifts. Thanks for the chance. :)
Francis P
Francis P
December 5, 2022
I would use it for extra groceries.
Allan Wong
Allan Wong
December 4, 2022
Love creditcardGenius. Just started using them. If I won the prize I would use for actual Christmasdinner with the family instead of Dennys.
Manish Shah
Manish Shah
December 4, 2022
Would use the gift towards debt repayment
Kat
Kat
December 3, 2022
If I won I would use the money to make christmas special for our family.
Jozsef Veres
Jozsef Veres
December 3, 2022
Mery cristmas
ChristyW
ChristyW
December 3, 2022
If I won I would buy my family gifts and help pay off some bills!
Mackenzie
Mackenzie
December 3, 2022
Gifts and rent :)
SydneyM
SydneyM
December 3, 2022
Gifts for family!
Doug
Doug
December 3, 2022
Would be great to pay some bills
Ty
Ty
December 3, 2022
Would help pay rent
Nicolas C
Nicolas C
December 2, 2022
Would just the money to pay for gifts for family!
chris
chris
December 2, 2022
I would use the money to fix my car.
Linda Goris
Linda Goris
December 2, 2022
If I won, I'd update my personal computer so I can video chat with my family and granddaughters more often. 😊
Yulia
Yulia
December 2, 2022
Hey Linda, This is a great idea! Good luck with our giveaway!
Tricia Cooper
Tricia Cooper
December 2, 2022
I would put the money towards a new laptop!
Susan
Susan
December 2, 2022
If I was fortunate to be chosen, I would use some of the money to buy food for the local food bank and some to help my son out. Groceries and gas have become so expensive that I am sure this money will be a great blessing to someone. Thank you!
Yulia
Yulia
December 2, 2022
Hey Susan, This would definitely be a good use of some extra money. Good luck with our giveaway!
HeatherH
HeatherH
December 1, 2022
i would pay down debt!
Yoshi
Yoshi
December 1, 2022
I would put it towards our mortgage payment
Rick
Rick
December 1, 2022
I would buy some decorative rocks
Rick
Rick
December 1, 2022
I would buy bird seeds and feed some birds & squirrels
Karen
Karen
December 1, 2022
I would donate it to the food bank. Every dollar donated provides them with three dollars worth of food.
Laurie
Laurie
December 1, 2022
I would put the money towards my next vacation. Thank you
Pam
Pam
December 1, 2022
Thank you for the chance to enter to win the giveaway! Good luck to all!
Patrick
Patrick
December 1, 2022
I'd use it for a small vacation :)
Vivian D
Vivian D
November 30, 2022
I would put this money towards a vacation down south.
Rosi
Rosi
November 30, 2022
Would spend it in food and gas!
Mark
Mark
November 29, 2022
Put it towards travel plans
Brad K
Brad K
November 29, 2022
A weekend getaway for myself and a friend.
robi17
robi17
November 29, 2022
I would take the kids for a mini getaway
Jason
Jason
November 29, 2022
I would pay my bills.
WY Lau
WY Lau
November 28, 2022
Travel and go on a cruise!
Gayle
Gayle
November 28, 2022
Perfect for the holidays
Sherin
Sherin
November 27, 2022
Woohooo what an opportunity
DonnaB
DonnaB
November 27, 2022
Huge rent increase coming in January so winnings would be great for groceries to take some pressure off the budget. Thanks for holding this contest and for the great articles and advice throughout the year.
Yulia
Yulia
November 28, 2022
Hey Donna, Thank you for the kind words! Getting some free groceries for a holiday meal would definitely help the budget! Good luck with our giveaway!
psl
psl
November 25, 2022
for gifts and grocery
Joanna
Joanna
November 25, 2022
If I won, I would invest it.
Faye W.
Faye W.
November 24, 2022
I would buy Christmas presents.
Shawna Maxwell
Shawna Maxwell
November 23, 2022
Babys ( and mamas) first Christmas (with a baby lol)
Janique
Janique
November 22, 2022
Awesome prizes. Whoever win will be over the moon excited. Good luck everyone 🍀. I'd pay off some debts.
Joanne L
Joanne L
November 22, 2022
great prize, I'd pay down some debt!
Jay J
Jay J
November 22, 2022
I'd put this prize towards my mortgage!
Karmen
Karmen
November 22, 2022
Would be so helpful to pay some bills off.
Katrina
Katrina
November 21, 2022
Pls pls pls pls .. and th:)
Gerald Johnson
Gerald Johnson
November 21, 2022
Great prize
Charmion Anderson
Charmion Anderson
November 21, 2022
I would use the money on my children because then they would be able to get what they need for christmas and plus their birthdays are coming up next month so that would help me out alot.
Betty S
Betty S
November 21, 2022
I would use this money for a vacation with my granddaughters
Manjodh
Manjodh
November 21, 2022
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Marlene V.
Marlene V.
November 20, 2022
I would love to use it for xmas gifts
Carl
Carl
November 20, 2022
I would put the money towards my tfsa
H
H
November 20, 2022
I would pay for a new heat source because ours is not working.
cathy erdle
cathy erdle
November 20, 2022
I think I would share the prize money with my daughters, who are saving up to buy a house or condo.
Jeff
Jeff
November 20, 2022
Pay down debt
sharon
sharon
November 20, 2022
If I were to win some money, I would treat myself to something. I would not pay bills with it or put it towards anything serious. I would get a massage or buy some magazines and books or maybe some fancy slippers or gourmet chocolate. It would definitely be a treat for ME.
Yulia
Yulia
November 22, 2022
Hey Sharon, Some "me" time is always nice, especially around the holidays! Good luck with our giveaway!
Christina Ferguson
Christina Ferguson
November 20, 2022
I would do likely use the money to buy bulk grocery staples to save some money on our ever increasing grocery bill.
MrDisco
MrDisco
November 20, 2022
I would use the money towards next year's TFSA contribution
Yulia
Yulia
November 22, 2022
This would be a great use of a little extra cash! Good luck!
Ken
Ken
November 20, 2022
Treat the family to a special day trip
jiajie
jiajie
November 20, 2022
buy myself PS5
Paul
Paul
November 20, 2022
Christmas shopping
LILLIAN BROWN
LILLIAN BROWN
November 19, 2022
If I was one of your lucky winners I would treat my family to dinner out
Elizabeth Peterson
Elizabeth Peterson
November 19, 2022
I would use the money for Christmas shopping
Ryley
Ryley
November 19, 2022
Thanks for the chance!!
Monica
Monica
November 19, 2022
What a great contest!
Cheryl Grandy
Cheryl Grandy
November 19, 2022
If I win, I'll put the money into my TFSA.
Sandi Tymchuk
Sandi Tymchuk
November 19, 2022
I would love to place this towards a generator for back-up power for our home.
Burcu
Burcu
November 19, 2022
I would use the money for my mortgage payment.
laurel.jones1960@gmail.com
November 19, 2022
perfect thx
Hailey
Hailey
November 19, 2022
Awesome contest, thanks!
Shoshi
Shoshi
November 19, 2022
great deals ehre
Betty Schatz
Betty Schatz
November 19, 2022
gifts for family
Diane Barron
Diane Barron
November 19, 2022
I would pay off a exciting bill
qflutz
qflutz
November 19, 2022
I will spend some on holiday gifts and save the rest
Paul
Paul
November 19, 2022
Thanks!
Donna L.
Donna L.
November 19, 2022
I would pay off credit card debts.
John C
John C
November 19, 2022
If I win, I will spend some on holiday gifts and also save some for the Jan bill.
Mike
Mike
November 19, 2022
Yooooo sick
shiwei
shiwei
November 19, 2022
use it to buy PS5
COFFEEHOLIC
COFFEEHOLIC
November 18, 2022
Save 90% as emergency cash and the rest for the holiday and travel.
mike s
mike s
November 18, 2022
use it for a surprise gift for my wife
Margaret Smith
Margaret Smith
November 18, 2022
I'd save it for a rainy day.
William
William
November 18, 2022
I would use the money to pay off some debt.
Jennifer
Jennifer
November 18, 2022
This contest is always a morale booster, so thank you! I'd use the money to pay bills.
Angela
Angela
November 18, 2022
This is so amazing. Thank you for the chance to win.
Dustin Yen
Dustin Yen
November 18, 2022
Holiday shopping!
Maria Yeung
Maria Yeung
November 18, 2022
Thanks for the chance to win!
Ro
Ro
November 18, 2022
Happy Holidays everyone!!
Becky
Becky
November 18, 2022
Very helpful in finding a credit card and providing information on rates
Susan
Susan
November 18, 2022
I will use the money towards Christmas gifts if I am fortunate enough to win. Thanks for the opportunity!
Rose
Rose
November 18, 2022
Love your blog
JL
JL
November 18, 2022
Great giveaway
Carmel
Carmel
November 18, 2022
Thanks for this opportunity! If I win,I will use the money to pay off some of my credit card debt and use the rest to put toward a vacation in 2023!
Rene Hogue
Rene Hogue
November 18, 2022
Pay bills !
gord
gord
November 17, 2022
try that burger made of gold that's out there taunting each and every one of us who are eating at McD's like suckers.
Irene G
Irene G
November 17, 2022
I'd use the money to make a payment on our mortgage principal.
Diana Corlett
Diana Corlett
November 17, 2022
Pay bills!
Warren Vidal
Warren Vidal
November 17, 2022
Thanks for the chance to win
Michele_0304
Michele_0304
November 17, 2022
If I won, I would use this money to treat myself to a spa day
Steve
Steve
November 17, 2022
This would be a huge help to take my family on a Christmas/New Year’s holiday!
suzanne anctil
suzanne anctil
November 17, 2022
pay debt for taking care of senior ma
Alicia
Alicia
November 17, 2022
A prize like this would really help pay off my grad school tuition!
Iain
Iain
November 17, 2022
I just got married, this would go a long way to make Christmas magical!
louisa
louisa
November 17, 2022
Thank you it will go a long way for me Thank you
Theo
Theo
November 17, 2022
More Vacations =)
MariaBCR
MariaBCR
November 17, 2022
Update my Christmas tree decorations!
Moixcom44
Moixcom44
November 17, 2022
Money will be used for asd assessment.
Bill
Bill
November 17, 2022
Why is Quebec excluded ☹️
Heather W
Heather W
November 17, 2022
Thanks for the chance to win. I would use this money for a family vacation.
Michelle W
Michelle W
November 17, 2022
I’d use the money for groceries right now, everything is gone up so much in price.
Bob
Bob
November 17, 2022
Contests often exclude Quebec because Quebec has strict (wacky?) laws regarding contests. See https://www.liveabout.com/why-are-so-many-competitions-void-in-quebec-896835
Mark G
Mark G
November 17, 2022
Great Contest
Garren
Garren
November 17, 2022
Thanks for the giveaway!
Anna
Anna
November 17, 2022
Thanks
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