Site of the Day for Friday, December 18, 2015
2015 John Lewis Christmas Ad
Today's site, from The Guardian, offers the annually anticipated Christmas ad
from British retailer John Lewis. Gentle Subscribers may find this particular
British holiday tradition to be more over the top than even a Hallmark greeting
card moment in terms of its sentimental appeal.
"For some, it is the tearjerker that signals the arrival of the festive season.
For others it confirms Christmas to be nothing more than commercial fodder to
sell novelty tea towels ... raises [the] plight of lonely old people"- from the
website
This brief article showcases the two minute holiday ad video from John Lewis in
its quest to win the competition for the hearts and wallets of UK shoppers.
Along with the customary mix of acerbic and congratulatory comments from
readers, the results of a recent survey to discover the companies most closely
associated with Christmas in the UK are also included. Additional news stories
on the topic are cited at the conclusion, while more pop culture features are
highlighted in the sidebar.
Nip over to the site for a dekko at Yuletide sentiment English-style at:
http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/nov/06/john-lewis-christmas-advert-plight-old-people-ageuk
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A.M. Holm
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