These memorable Christmas commercials range from humorously festive ads to comforting holiday campaigns with a sentimental brand message. Standouts include emotive commercials like a McDonald's ad that illustrates the power of a simple hug while following the relationship between an elderly man and his grandson along with anti Black Friday campaigns that promote quality family time over mindless shopping trips.
In the humor realm, brands like Temptations are marketing its cat treat range with comedic ads like its #SaySorry campaign that apologizes on the behalf of pet owners who dress up their furry friends. Additionally, standouts like Robert Dyas' low budget hardware ad appeal to Millennials with a viral video approach that is cost-effective and intriguing to younger audiences.
Other memorable Christmas commercials include caroling pizza delivery ads that enlist the help of real people to pull off an epic publicity stunt as well as gender-neutral toy ads that reject stereotypes associated with masculinity and femininity.
30 Memorable Christmas Commercials
From Comforting Holiday Campaigns to Pet-Focused Christmas Ads:
Jana Pijak — Mar 8, 2016 — Marketing
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Interactive Holiday Campaigns
The Burberry Booth Allows Consumers to Be A Part of its Festive Film
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Premature Christmas Campaigns
Selfridges Starts the Holidays Early with Christmas in August
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Caroling Pizza Delivery Ads
This Pizza Hut Holiday Ad Had Choirs Serenading Unsuspecting Families
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Debt-Reminding Christmas Ads
This Interac Debit Ad Reminds Shoppers of Credit Card Debt
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Festive Feline Sweater Ads
The #SaySorry Ad Encourages Cat Owners to Reward Their Pets with Treats
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Anti-Black Friday Campaigns
These Retailers are Celebrating an Alternative Shopping Holiday
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Fashion-Punishing Christmas Ads
This Old Navy Ad Spot Puts Unfashionable Guests at the Kids' Table
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Festive Multi-Screen Ads
Samsung's Holiday Dreams is Told Through Many Mobile Devices
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Vegan Christmas Commercials
This Hallmark Holiday Ad Features a Vegan Christmas Dinner
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Chaotic Christmas Ads
Sainsbury’s Holiday Ad Tells the Tale of Mog's Christmas Calamity
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Comforting Christmas Commercials
This McDonald's Holiday Ad Shows Us the Importance of a Hug
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Extravagant Christmas Ads
Marks and Spencer's 'The Art of Christmas' Spot Welcomes the Holidays
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Comedic Holiday Ads
This Old Navy Christmas Ad Video Features the Stars of Portlandia
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Anger-Altering Christmas Ads
This Oddbins Ad Uses a Fox to Bring Christmas Cheer to an Angry Man
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Food-Focused Holiday Ads
This Waitrose Christmas Ad Shows Different Families Enjoying the Holidays
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Boozy Knit Billboards
This Miller Lite Billboard Mimics an Ugly Christmas Sweater
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Nativity-Inspired Accessory Ads
The Humorous Mulberry Miracle Ad Replaces Baby Jesus with a Purse
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Problem-Solving Holiday Campaigns
eBay's Gift Concierge Responds to Holiday Troubles on Twitter
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Gender Neutral Toy Ads
This Toy Commercial Focuses on Eliminating Childhood Gender Stereotypes
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Chicken-Rewarding Holiday Ads
This KFC Christmas Commercial Tests Friends' Knowledge of Each Other
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Christmas Birthday Campaigns
Three's 'Merry Birthday' Shines a Spotlight on December Babies
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Selfless Christmas Campaigns
This Ad for Toys "R" Us Shows the Kindness of Children
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Celeb Fireplace Videos
You Can Watch Nick Offerman and a Burning Yule Log This Holiday Season
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Christmas Preparation Ads
This New Campaign from Lidl Teaches Us How to Prepare for the Holidays
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Low-Budget Hardware Ads
This Parody Christmas Ad from Robert Dyas Became a Viral Sensation
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Frantic Holiday Ads
'Aldi' Supermarkets in Australia Depict a Stressful Christmas Experience
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Smartphone Screen Ornaments
Rethink's Modern Christmas Ornament Removes Distracting Technology
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Holiday Gift Shopping Ads
This Ad for PayPal Promotes Spending Time with Family Instead of Malls
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Adventure-Based Holiday Ads
LateRooms' It’s Going to Be a Great Night Ad is the Brand's New Motto
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Star-Studded Holiday Commercials
The H&M Holiday Commercial is a Katy Perry Musical Spectacular
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Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
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AI-Generative Chocolate Campaigns
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Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
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Playful Pet Accident Campaigns
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Christimas-Themed Pop-Ups
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Cat-Themed Soda Cans
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Instant Noodle Advent Calendars
Koka's Unique Christmas Countdown Shares 12 Comforting Meals
Emotive Fried Chicken Campaigns
KFC's Enjoy, It's Beautiful Captures Expressions While Eating
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
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Employee Fragrance Campaigns
Lidl's Fragrance Campaign Features Local Talent with Celebrity Names
AI Holiday Card Generators
Coca-Cola's Create Real Magic Shares Greetings with Iconic Assets
Inspiring Leftover Ads
Hellmann's Mayo Cat Super Bowl Ad Uses Mayonnaise to Fight Food Waste
Cinematic New Year Campaigns
Prada Releases Its High-Fashion Campaign for Chinese New Year
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Festive Frozen Dessert Ranges
The Blue Bunny Holiday Frozen Dairy Desserts Come in Three Varieties
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Naughty Holiday Campaigns
Diesel's XXXMas is Inspired by Erotic 90s Aesthetics
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Cozy Luxury Winter Campaigns
The Burberry Winter 2023 Campaign Has Launched
QSR Fireplace Channels
The Tim Hortons Fireplace on YouTube is Available Ahead of the Holidays
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Cosmetic Criminal Commercials
Elf's Cosmetic Criminals Ad is a 15-Minute True Crime Parody
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Animation-Themed Coffee Products
The International Delight Grinch Collection Has Been Expanded
Gifting-Ready Chocolate Products
The Mars Wrigley 2023 Christmas Collection Arrives in September
Couple-Focused Fashion Campaigns
The Burberry 'B:Mine' Campaign Showcases Intimacy and Gifts
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
Cartoon Underdog Soda Campaigns
Tractor Beverage Company Launches a Moving New Campaign
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Smile-Reflecting Toothpaste Campaigns
Colgate & Oglivy Create the #FreeYourSmile campaign
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Supersized Delivery Sweepstakes
DoorDash's Big Game Ad Shares Stuff from All the Ads with a Winner
Nostalgic Seasonal Candle Collections
The Yankee Candle Bright Lights Collection Has Five Scents
Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
Dog-Friendly Holiday Kits
The Beggin' Pawliday Cheer Kit Invites Pets to Join the Holiday Cheer
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Supermodel-Backed AI Cards
Winnie Harlow Partners with Coca-Cola to Launch AI Christmas Cards
Charged Phone Ads
Apple's 'Miss You' Ad Features a Personified Plug Longing for a Phone to Charge
Seasonally Scented Bodycare
Dove Dropped Its First-Ever Limited-Edition Holiday Treats Collection
Nostalgic Flavor Campaigns
Knorr Introduces the Taste of Home Campaign
Shoppable Commercial Series
Walmart's Add to Heart is a 23-Part Shoppable "RomCommerce" Series
Snack Cake Ice Creams
Chocolate Christmas Tree Cakes Ice Cream is Here for the Holidays
Kindness-Encouraging Soda Campaigns
The Coca-Cola 'The World Needs More Santas' Ad is Festive
Humorous Natural Deodorant Campaigns
The Every Man Jack 'Still Smell Good' Campaign is Catchy
Gen X Candy Campaigns
Klondike's Bar-cade Campaign Engages Gen X Consumers
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Festive Savory Snack Ads
Frito Lay Canada is Encouraging Canadians to Leave Out Chips for Santa
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Festively Branded Sweater Collections
Unilever and notjust Collaborated on Christmas Jumpers
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Peaceful Holiday Ads
IKEA's Take A Holiday From The Holidays Reminds People to Find Calm
Anti-Breakup Festive Campaigns
Smirnoff and Lance Bass Debut 'Red, White & Merry' Love Campaign
Dramatized Caramel Candy Ads
Reese's Big Game Ad Shows Exaggerated, Relatable Reactions to Change
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Legacy Chocolate Brand Packaging
The Cadbury 200th Anniversary is Being Marked with Retro Branding
Festive Rooftop Parking Spots
Aldi Installed a Parking Space for Santa's Sleigh and Nine Reindeer
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Carefree Ice Cream Campaigns
The Häagen-Dazs x Pierre Hermé Campaign is Celebratory
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
Fued-Inspired Christmas Cards
Moonpig Unveils Its New AI-Powered Christmas Card Range
Seasonal Sharing-Friendly Chocolates
These Cadbury Christmas Products Have Been Shown Off for 2023
Festive Carnivorous Plant Ads
John Lewis' Holiday Ad Tells the Story of Snapper: The Perfect Tree
Beloved Holiday QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Ushers in the Holiday Season with Festive Offerings
Creator-Celebrating Campaigns
The Frito-Lay My Joy Campaign Celebrates Creators of All Backgrounds
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Empowering Car Ads
CarMax's New Ad Campaign Takes a Witty Approach
Festive Holiday Chocolate Gifts
Purdys Chocolatier's Christmas Chocolate Gift Set is Decadent
Festive Elvish Candles
The Elf x Homesick Collaboration Immerses Fans in the Buddy's World
Blockbuster Shopping Campaigns
Walmart Reunited the Mean Girls Cast for Its Black Friday Ads
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Spooky Street Ad Experiences
These Fanta Halloween Projections Took Over a Busy Stockholm Street
Nostalgic Shopping Ads
The Rakuten Big Game Campaign Revives Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz
Festive Social Campaign Cookies
The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Supports Charities and More
Australian Yogurt Campaigns
Yoplait Launches a New Platform and Marketing Campaign with AJF
Expansive Valentine's Treat Ranges
The Mars Valentine's Day Products are Here for 2024
Expansive Seasonal Confectionery Collections
The Nestlé Christmas 2023 Range Has New and Old Faves
Frozen Dinner Holiday Calendars
Stouffer's Comfort Calendar is Full of Convenient Family Meals
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Hilarious Fandom Cheese Campaigns
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese Launches First-Ever Paid Ad Campaign
QSR-Backed Holiday Promotions
KFC Launches a Holiday Bucket and Merchandise Shop
Tradition-Themed Holiday Frozen Treats
The Elf on the Shelf Frozen Treats are Limited-Edition
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Rewritten Christmas Song Ads
Burger King UK's Hijacking Christmas Will Guide You to the Drive Thru
Rescue Pet-Supporting Campaigns
The Hershey Company Brought Back its 'Cadbury Bunny Tryouts'
Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Holiday Grocery Delivery Hotlines
The Getir Christmas Emergency Hotline Offers Fast Deliveries
Age-Inclusive Father's Day Campaigns
Brooks Brothers' Latest Campaign Celebrates Dads
Friendship Cream Cheese Campaigns
The 'You’ve Got a Friend in Philly' Campaign is Charming
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Heartwarming Social Good Ads
RMHC Debuted the 'Moments That Count' Campaign
Festive Pet Product Collections
The Morrisons Christmas Pet Range Has Nearly 30 Products
Risk-Worthy Snack Ads
The Super Bowl Pringles Ad Shares a Snack That's Worth Getting Stuck With
Faux Santa Ad Spots
Mint Mobile's Ad Features "Greg" Who Looks a Lot Like Santa Claus
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
Sitcom-Style Thanksgiving Campaigns
Whipshots & Patti’s Good Life Teamed Up to Make New Traditions
Bacon Holiday Ads
Oscar Mayer Partners with Mint Mobile for 'A Side of Bacon' Holiday Campaign
Pet-Inspired Proposal Initiatives
Chewy Celebrated Engaged Couples with Their Pets
High-Frequency Radio Ads
This Morrisons Ad is So High Pitched, Only Dogs Can Hear it
Plant-Based QSR Campaigns
Burger King's Confusing Times Campaign is Made with DAVID Madrid
Flavorful Festive Food Products
These Premier Foods Limited-Edition Products Come in Four Options
Big-Screen Cat Ads
INABA is Celebrating National Cat Day with "the Ultimate Cat Video"
Convenient Christmastime Foods
The Co-op 2023 Christmas Food and Drink Ranges Have Been Debuted
Seasonal Free-From Chocolates
Moo Free’s New Seasonal Range Includes Two Adorable Festive Treats
Individual Nugget QSR Campaigns
The McDonald's Chicken McNuggets of Love Promotion is Celebratory
Christmas Carols-Inspired Mail Stamps
Royal Mail Presents its New Festive Stamp Collection
Festive Vegan-Friendly Food Products
The Tesco Vegan Christmas Range is Packed with Options
Festive Gingerbread-Themed Cookies
Insomnia Cookies Unveils its Festive 'Jinglebread' Collection
Festive Cookie Brand Products
These New Keebler Products are Arriving for the Holidays
Festive Free-From Chocolate Products
These NOMO Chocolate Christmas Products Come in Eight Options
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Textural Chocolate Advent Calendars
The Kinder® Holiday Mix Countdown Calendar is Treat-Packed
Holiday Meal Savings Campaigns
The Dollar General 'Decked Out In Deals' Campaign is Cost-Conscious
Mayonnaise Pairing Ads
Hellmann's Big Game Ad Stars Pete Davidson, John Hamm & Brie Larson
Comforting Oat Bar Ads
Humanaut Launches a Campaign for Bobo's, Highlighting Home-Baked Taste
Festive Marshmallow Candy Products
These Peeps Holiday Products Come in Seven Options
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
Accessible Festive Grocer Products
The ALDI Holiday Assortment Has Over 70 New Items
Contemporary Home Brand Initiatives
abc carpet & home Participated in the Holiday Cheer
Wholesome Kingpin Ads
The PopCorners Super Bowl Commercial Reimagines Breaking Bad
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
Festive Value-Minded Retail Campaigns
The Spar BIG Deal of Christmas Campaign Launches This Month
Festive Prepackaged Sandwiches
The Urban Eat Festive Range Includes New and Returning Favorites
Festive Holiday Dinner Pizzas
The Country Choice Christmas Pizza is Topped with All the Fixings
Ready-to-Enjoy Holiday Cakes
These New Finsbury Christmas Cakes Have Classic Flavors
Seasonal Entertaining Campaigns
La Brea Bakery and Bread & Butter Wines Partnered for a Campaign
Personalized Heartfelt Digital Greetings
Merrygram Emerges as a More Meaningful Alternative
Low-Cost Holiday Grocer Campaigns
This Kroger Memorial Day Promotion Offers Enhanced Savings
Holiday Biscuit Gift Products
The McVitie’s Christmas Range Includes Many New Products
Festive Chip Campaigns
KETTLE Chips' Christmas Campaign Features 24 Days of Prizes