It’s finally here. The 2023 John Lewis Christmas advert has been released and the ad is all about celebrating the joy in changing traditions. The advert starts with a young lad at what appears to be a car boot sale where he stumbles upon a “grow your own Christmas tree” pack. The lad takes a […]

2 years ago

The first sign of Christmas coming around the corner… John Lewis has released its new Christmas ad for the holiday season this morning (4 November). The advertisement aired on Thursday morning at 8am and will be shown on Thursday night on ITV. What happens when an #UnexpectedGuest lands in your forest? 🌠 You show them […]

4 years ago

Start chopping some onions so you have an excuse for those tears. Some traditionalists may scoff at the idea that an annual advert from a huge department store is the real signal for us all to start getting in the Christmas spirit, but this is 2020 and this is where we’re at. Cynicism parked firmly […]

5 years ago

It’s here. This year’s John Lewis Christmas ad is here and it features a dragon who almost ruins Christmas. But equally important as the advert itself is the song chosen for the John Lewis Christmas ad. The song is a cover of ’80s classic ‘Can’t fight this feeling’ by REO Speedwagon and features on the US […]

6 years ago

The John Lewis Christmas ad is here, and it ticks all the boxes. The UK department store is known for its elaborate Christmas ads and its release every year has become a bit like the Coca-Cola truck ad in acting as barometer for the beginning of the festive season. Snow-covered houses in some kind of […]

6 years ago

I’m not crying Filmmaker Phil Beastall has produced a low budget Christmas advert with more emotional gravitas than this year’s offering from John Lewis. The project, entitled ‘Love is a gift’, focuses on a young man counting down the days to Christmas but on December 25, instead of being surrounded by loved ones and festivities, […]

7 years ago