Reading through the blogs the other day I came across this article:
The Best Christmas Ad Ever‘. After Watching It, I Might Have to Agree.
In the U. S. the best commercials of the year are unveiled during the Super Bowl. But in Australia and the U. K., those commercials run during the Christmas season. Hilarious and heart-warming ads are already starting to hit TV screens across the pond. Department stores aim to make the most viral ad, racking up millions of views and hundreds of thousands of shares online. The most viral offering so far this year comes from John Lewis. It depicts Buster the boxer who just can’ t wait to enjoy the trampoline that was meant for the kid in his family. It already has over 10 million views on YouTube.
But another commercial from Marks & Spencer is sure to tug at some heart strings. It features Mrs. Claus helping a mischievous child make amends for acting up all year by getting his sister a new pair of shoes.
The dialogue in the UK Ad is simple, the message is heart filling:
Dear Mrs Claus, My name is Jake and I am six years old, I have a big sister named Emma who is tall and sometimes angry, I also have a dog named tiger, he loves to chew things. Its Christmas and I need your help because I want something that I know you can get for me, you may not think I love my sister very much, but I do, I love her a lot I want her to be happy at Christmas. Love Jake
For many years, while my children were growing up, I tried to give them gifts I thought would put a smile on their faces and joy in their hearts knowing that someone really loves them and to make them happy. So yes, I too fell into the commercial trap of gift buying, I am not saying it is wrong however there is something far more important than the gift itself, it is the thought and love that is behind the gift. The greatest gift we can give is ourselves, perhaps take time out of your busy, hectic schedule and spend some time with the ones you love, I wish I had. Most of us are lucky as we have family to share this day with, unfortunately there are many who have no-one. This Christmas why not take a little time out to think about the less fortunate and spread the joy of a True Christmas to all.
Season Greeting to everyone, wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and should you find the time check out the ad it’ s worth the 3-minute watch. http:// www. viralvo. com / best-christmas-ad /# sthash. YEK6VvXZ. dpuf