John Lewis Christmas Advert

When did the " Christmas Advert" become a thing?

I don't hate you grapefruitpip

I think the blame can be laid at the feet of Woolworths

Still got mine, even if he is leaking sawdust. I still kiss his nose occasionally.

(I googled it)

My teddy hasn't gone to landfill yet grapefruitpip and he must be nearly 70.

Good my lord, be cured
Of this diseased opinion, and betimes;
For ’tis most dangerous.

I don't hate you grapefruitpip. xx

I know when they FaceTime me Christmas morning when they open their presents she will laugh and I love her laughter.

She messaged me yesterday evening after watching the advert and said ‘he is so cute’ ?

Excitable Edgar

annibach! I'm getting one for my youngest daughter! She's a teacher but never too old for a wee dragon! She loves the advert so that's a good stocking filler!

That's a great idea Anniebach.

Haven't seen it, probably won't see it, won't be buying any landfill.

Lisa, I just checked, John Lewis is selling them and you can ordered on line.

Can you buy them online Annie ?

My youngest grandchild loves the advert, I am going to buy her an Edgar as a present, she is at university but she is still my
little girl ?

I think maybe the message is also about how some of us are a little bit different (or a lot) and other people cannot see past the differences.

annsixty I agree with you it's lovely and I'm sure I won't get fed up with it either. I'm about to send the link to my granddaughters in Australia, they will adore it.

I'm addicted to iced top mince pies. I can't stop myself. I'm eating almost a box a day!!!
Pregnancy craving? Someone help me.

Misses the point of the thread entirely.

You obviously do not live in a UK enclave, where Iceland and Lidl supply mince pies, but you can stock up on Turron - lovely almond Christmas delicacy

Pass the sick bucket!

Horrible. Spoilsport dragon, disappointing all those children. What does it have to do with Christmas?

does not beat Argos, which is up lifting , makes me smile

Phloem, I am not a Christian, despite a few attempts. I believe the message of the gospels was caring for others and the birth of Jesus symbolizes hope.

I can quite understand how offensive this spend fest is to Christians.

Song is by REO Speedwagon but it's not the original in the ad. From somewhere around 1981/2!

Everybody hates me so here goes. When did the " Christmas Advert" become a thing?

People lying on our streets, children living in poverty, only today somebody in my area asking for childrens coats, and we worship a Christmas Advert?

*And all eyes
Blind with the pin and web but theirs, theirs only,
That would unseen be wicked - is this nothing?
Why, then the world and all that's in't is nothing;
The covering sky is nothing*

Phloembundle

It was the festival of Mid winter first.....and now again
Hence the lights and food being so important

I love the advert