“Dear Santa, My name is Isabel, and I was born on Christmas Day.” The words, spoken by a young girl with sleigh bells ringing, are heard as viewers see a hospital appear through a break in the clouds ...
Britain's biggest retailers have released their Christmas adverts for 2025, with festive fairytales, beloved Christmas characters and even 90s raves among the themes appearing on television screens.
It's still only early November, but Christmas adverts are already coming thick and fast. While they feature the usual sprinkle of festive cheer, experts say this year’s ads have also been tapping into ...
A heartwarming Disney film about a little girl whose doodle comes to life after Santa mistakes her drawing for a Christmas wish is the most emotionally engaging ad of the festive season. That’s ...
On Nov. 1, Mariah Carey flips the switch from spooky to festive, cementing her reign as the ‘Queen of Christmas’ with viral ‘It’s Time!’ videos that mark the official start of the holiday season.
McDonald's Netherlands released a Christmas ad on Dec. 6 that calls the holiday season "the worst time of the year." The ad quickly drew criticism, with many viewers condemning its grim message and ...
The Lego Group has highlighted how creative play can strengthen family bonds in its 2025 Christmas ad. Created by Our Lego Agency, “Is it play you’re looking for?” follows 12-year-old Eddie, who has ...
Are the new HFSS (High fat, salt, and sugar) rules taking a bite out of Christmas ads? New data from DAIVID suggests so, with this year’s festive campaigns 24% less likely to make festive shoppers’ ...
There's nothing like browsing vintage holiday newspaper ads. Stores you haven't thought of in 20 years (Shillito's), unbelievable prices (98-cent Christmas trees at Kroger) and classic toys (who else ...