2019 - Excitable Edgar: Together with Waitrose & Partners, we're excited to share the festive tale of a little girl and her excitable friend, Edgar. Edgar’s excitement around the festive season can often lead to fiery consequences, but Ava sparks an idea for the perfect present to help him light up Christmas in his own special way. Music: Dan Smith – "Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO Speedwagon
2018 - The Boy and the Piano - Showing Sir Elton John throughout the years, tracing back all his success to when he was gifted a piano from his grandmother as a boy. Music: Ellie Goulding – "Your Song" by Elton John (2010)
2017 - Moz the Monster - Features a young kid and his imaginary monster buddy Moz, the greatest festive mascot of all time. Music: Elbow – 'Golden Slumbers' by The Beatles
2016 - Buster The Boxer - Starring Buster the Boxer, a small army of CGI woodland creatures and a little girl called Bridget who loves to bounce. Music: Randy Crawford classic 'One Day I'll Fly Away'
2015 - Man On the Moon - Telling the story of a young girl's attempts to connect with an old man she spots living on the moon, the ad fits with the quietly sentimental approach that has made Christmas spots from John Lewis much-anticipated in Britain. Read More... Music: Aurora – 'Half The World Away' by Oasis
2014 - Monty The Penguin - This was the year in which John Lewis upped the ante by making a mascot that they could also sell in stores, and it worked. Say hello to Monty... Read More... Music: Tom Odell – 'Real Love' by John Lennon (2014)
2013 - The Bear and the Hare - We all love cute cartoon animals Some said that this ad was a ripoff of children's book The Bear Stays Up for Christmas, but it was a truly popular and moving ad that year. Music: Lily Allen – 'Somewhere Only We Know' by Keane
2012 - The Journey - Somehow, this snowman traversed across fields, rivers, mountains and more to reach his beloved, and all without the use of a smartphone. Music: Gabrielle Aplin – 'The Power of Love' by Frankie Goes to Hollywood (2012)
2011 - The Long Wait - A little boy can't wait for Christmas Day, but the twist is that it's not because he wants to open his presents, but to give his parents a gift. Music: Slow Moving Millie – 'Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want' by The Smiths
2010 - A Tribute to Givers - Features a compilation of all kinds of people dedicating their time to wrapping up gifts for their loved ones. Music: Ellie Goulding 'Your Song'
2009 - Sweet Child of Mine - Features a sweet message of children excitedly opening gifts usually given to adults, with the tagline: "Remember how Christmas used to feel". Music: Taken By Trees – "Sweet Child o’ Mine" by Guns N’ Roses
2008 - From Me To You - It sees a montage of people of all ages next to their desired gift, with the tagline 'If you know the person, you'll find the present." Music: Anon – 'From Me to You' by The Beatles
2007 - Shadow Christmas Advert - Similar to the famous Honda advert, it features presents being assembled to create an impressive shadow of a woman and a dog in the snow.
Another Advertisement from 2016 Worth Seeing -
It tells the sweet tale of an aging man trying to learn English alone at home, marshaling the help a host of Post-its, TV movies and (of course) a supportive four-legged friend. Finally, the man packs his bags and takes his tentative grasp on the language with him to the U.K., where ... well, it's probably best you just go ahead and watch the video.
Note: 13,00 children will spend day in a hospital bed, More than 530,000 over thee age of 65 will spend Christmas day alone, If you cannot donate money to your favorite charity, donate your time and visit these precious folks.
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