These festive holiday ads are showcasing how marketers are utilizing the holiday season as a way to draw in and engage viewers.
When it comes to certain seasonal holidays such as Christmas and New Years, people often get swept up in the spirit of the season, and what better way for marketers to capitalize on that sentiment than by outfitting their ads and commercials with festive themes and holiday inspirations? A great way to turn an ordinary advertisement into a themed holiday creation, these festive marketing techniques will surely stick in the mind of consumers who enjoy holiday sentiments and festive references.
From snow-flaked shoots to cinematic holiday ads, these festive advertisements will surely put anyone in the Christmas spirit.
46 Festive Holiday Ads
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Storytelling Ornament Commercials
Netflix' Holiday Tree Topper Ad is Told by the Angel on the Tree
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Family Themed Seasonal Ads
GAP Holiday 2008 Campaign
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Drink Barrel Arboreals
Jack Daniel's 'Barrel Tree' is a 26-Foot-Tall Christmas Tree
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Supermodel-Only Family Photos
The H&M Christmas 2013 Campaign Features a Blessed DNA Pool
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Festively Surread Lookbooks
The Neiman Marcus Holiday 2013 Catalog is All About Giving
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Holiday Hotel Editorials
'Wreck the Halls' Feature of Flare and the Shangri-La Hotel is Stunning
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Bitter Celeb Christmas Advertisements
The Adidas Holiday 2012 Campaign Boasts Beckham & Snoop Dogg
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Holiday Party Advertorials
Terry Richardson H & M Winter Magazine Shoot is All About Fun
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Funkily Festive Fashion Catalogs
The Nasty Gal Gift Shop 2013 Lookbook Stars Chloe Norgaard
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Winter Glam Fashion Ads
The El Palacio de Hierro Campaign Stars Model Heidi Mount
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Ornamentally Glitzy Campaigns
The Michael Kors Holiday 2012 Ads Were Photographed by Mario Testino
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Whimsical Fairytale Christmas Advertisements
The Marks and Spencer Advert is Stunning and Playful
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Cinematic Christmas Ads
The Sky Cinema HD Campaign Depicts Epic Santas
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Cozy Couple Fashion Ads
The Apart Christmas 2013 Campaign Stars a Glam Anja Rubik
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Festive Whiskey Evergreens
Jack Daniels Celebrates Christmas with the Holiday Barrel Tree
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Casually Festive Catalogs
The Urban Outfitters Holiday 2013 Lookbook Stars Anais and Camilla
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Vivaciously Festive Makeup Ads
The L’Oreal Million Carats Holiday Campaign Stars Bianca Balt
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Snow-Flaked Shoots
The Blanco Christmas Campaign Gets Fist-Pumping Excitment Flowing
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Frozen Tongue Campaigns
The Yashida Ice Works Ads Look Uncomfortably Painful
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Film Noir Christmas Ads
This Harrods Christmas Ad Urges People to Hurry with Their Shopping
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Christmas Equation Campaigns
The Brain Candy Toys Holiday 2011 Ads Flex the Mind Muscle
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Sled-Ditching Santas
The Volkswagen Jetta Ad Campaign Shows 'You'll Do Anything to Drive It'
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Macabre Gingerbread Men Ads
The Fangoria Magazine Holiday 2013 Campaign is Deliciously Disturbing
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Secret Winter Wonderland Ads
The Coca-Cola Magic Machine Brings the Joy of Xmas to Visitors
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Romantic Snowman Ads
‘The Journey’ by John Lewis is Adorably Enduring
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Holiday Romance Beer Campaigns
The Stella Artois Christmas 2010 Ad Will Warm Your Heart
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Rudolph-Inspired Ale Ads
The Church End Brewery Reinbeer Campaign Boasts Red Noses and Antlers
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Caroling Coffee Cups
Starbucks 'Let's Merry' Ad is Full of Christmas Cheer
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Super Power Holiday Ads
The Harvey Nichols Christmas Commercial Features Laser-Shooting Models
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Travelling Christmas Tree Ads
In This Ad Spar Convenience Store Covers Ireland with Trees
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Soccer Star Holiday Ads
The David Beckham for H&M Christmas Collection Campaign is Revealing
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Controversial Godless Christmas Ads
Why Believe in a God? Campaign
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Seasonal Sign Language Videos
These Holiday Videos from Coca-Cola Teach You How to Sign Santa
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Impatient Christmas Commercials
The John Lewis Holiday Ad Will Get You in the Xmas Mindset
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Beer Bottle Orchestras
Grolsch Assembles the Swingtop Philharmonic Orchestra
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Post-Holiday Hopevertising
eBay Tries to Woo Christmas Resellers and Savvy Shoppers
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Floating Ornament Fashion Ads
The Dior for Printemps Holiday 2012 Campaign is Festively Surreal
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Hand Drawn Stop-Motion Christmas Commercials
This John Lewis Commercial is a Lovely Animal Fable
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Heart-Melting Holiday Campaigns
The Vodafone Christmas Commercial is Sweet & Thoughtful
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Hangover Shock Photography
Alka-Seltzer ‘New Year' Ad (Really) Helps Us Relate
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Miserly Christmas Campaigns
This Harvey Nichols Christmas Collection is for the Cheap-at-Heart
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Noel Noodles Commercials
The 'Pot Noeldle' Animated Ad Puts a Spin on Tradition
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Grinch-Like Gifting Ads
The Sorry, I Spent It on Myself Ad Encourages Gifting Yourself
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Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Fabulous Fashion Ad Campaigns
The Balmain Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Features Gisele Bündchen
Affordable Skincare Holiday Collections
Burt's Bees Launches a Series of Giftable Bundles
Pint-Imprinting Snow Boots
Guinness Foot Pints Will Leave an Impression in the Snow
Enchanting Body Care Sets
The Lush Holiday Sets are "Un-dupable," Visually Appealing & Functional
Playful Language App Campaigns
The Duolingo On Ice Campaign is Light-Hearted and Humorous
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Employee Fragrance Campaigns
Lidl's Fragrance Campaign Features Local Talent with Celebrity Names
Lazy Cereal Campaigns
SURREAL Cereal Cheekily Pokes Fun at New Year's Resolutions
AI Holiday Card Generators
Coca-Cola's Create Real Magic Shares Greetings with Iconic Assets
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
Digital Snowball Competitions
The LEGO Snow Throw Pits NYC and London Stores Against One Another
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
Cozy Luxury Winter Campaigns
The Burberry Winter 2023 Campaign Has Launched
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Time Travel Fast Food Ads
These McDonald's Ads Take People Back in Time to Escape Inflation
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Groundhog-Themed Beer Campaigns
Samuel Adams is Sending Drinkers $50k Worth of Cold Snap
Animation-Themed Coffee Products
The International Delight Grinch Collection Has Been Expanded
Springtime Holiday Cereal Branding
Lucky Charms Limited-Edition Packaging is Here for Spring
Sensorial Beer Campaigns
Feel the Alps Captures the Essence of Edelweiss
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
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
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Serotonin-Boosting Billboards
Soglar's Billboard Uplifts on the Most Depressing Day of the Year
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
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
Craft Soda Advent Calendars
The Jones Advent Calendar Shares 25 Days of Bubbly Beverages
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
Ice Cream Advent Calendars
Double Rainbow Sweetens December with 12 Days of Ice Cream
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Branded Holiday Gifting Suites
Scotch Brand Created a Festive Suite for Wrapping & Packing Gifts
Nourishing Holiday Cosmetics
The Tree Hut Holiday Collection Gifting or Self-Indulgence-Ready
Seasonally Scented Bodycare
Dove Dropped Its First-Ever Limited-Edition Holiday Treats Collection
Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Lunar New Year Campaigns
self-portrait's New Collection Celebrates Family Tradition
Shoppable Commercial Series
Walmart's Add to Heart is a 23-Part Shoppable "RomCommerce" Series
Kindness-Encouraging Soda Campaigns
The Coca-Cola 'The World Needs More Santas' Ad is Festive
Festive Airline Post Boxes
easyJet's Letters to Santa Campaign Supports Traveling Families
Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
The Sugar Lab's Holiday Marshmallows Liven Drinks with Fun Shapes
Festive Savory Snack Ads
Frito Lay Canada is Encouraging Canadians to Leave Out Chips for Santa
Festive Delivery Service Events
The DoorDash Deck the Doorstep Event Offers 12 Days of Deals
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
Seasonal Artisanal Ice Creams
These Tillamook Holiday Ice Creams Come in Two Flavors
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
Cartoon-Inspired Festive Collections
The Pokémon Company Unveils a Range of Festive Products
Festive Rooftop Parking Spots
Aldi Installed a Parking Space for Santa's Sleigh and Nine Reindeer
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Festive Convenience Store Coffees
The 7-Eleven Holiday Coffees are Here for 2023
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
Early Christmas Decoration Contests
Oreo Will Reward Festive Fans Who Decorate Early This Year
Water Brand Wrapping Paper
Liquid Death's Winter Slaughterland Wrapping Paper Has Candy Cane Axes
Seasonal Sharing-Friendly Chocolates
These Cadbury Christmas Products Have Been Shown Off for 2023
Spooky Seasonal Soda Promotions
This Fanta Halloween Promotion Offers the Biggest Rewards Yet
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Celebratory Christmas Candy Campaigns
Frankford Candy is Offering Holiday Giveaways Starting Now
Festive Carnivorous Plant Ads
John Lewis' Holiday Ad Tells the Story of Snapper: The Perfect Tree
Influencer Christmas Campaigns
An Influencer Couple from Wigan Launched the Giftmas Tree Project
Grocery Store Winter Collections
Aldi's New Winter Gear Collection Has Just Dropped
Beloved Holiday QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Ushers in the Holiday Season with Festive Offerings
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Champion Tax Ads
H&R Block's Ads Claim All Users are Tax Champions
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
Tax-Season Online Campaigns
These Video Ad Spots Urge Canadians to Take Advantage Of Tax Benefits
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
Festive Social Campaign Cookies
The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Supports Charities and More
Santa Claus-Inspired Hotels
You Can Book a Stay at Santa Claus’ Cabin This Winter
Sports Fan Advent Calendars
The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
Festive Graphic Seasonal Streetwear
HUMAN MADE Introduces its new HOLIDAY Collection for 2022
Expansive Seasonal Confectionery Collections
The Nestlé Christmas 2023 Range Has New and Old Faves
Seasonal Ice Cream Ranges
Publix Unveils a Set of Festive Ice Cream Flavors for the Holiday Season
Spring Holiday Candy Gifts
These M&M's Spring Gifts Come in New and Returning Options
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
Wine-Themed Holiday Sweaters
Franzia Wines Created Festive Boxed Wine & Matching Holiday Sweater
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Tradition-Themed Holiday Frozen Treats
The Elf on the Shelf Frozen Treats are Limited-Edition
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Holiday Movie Candy Collections
Brach’s Elf Candies Were Created in Partnership with Warner Bros.
Rewritten Christmas Song Ads
Burger King UK's Hijacking Christmas Will Guide You to the Drive Thru
Seasonal Marshmallow Flavors
JET-PUFFED Relaunches its Seasonal Marshmallows for 2023
Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Festive Pet Product Collections
The Morrisons Christmas Pet Range Has Nearly 30 Products
Festive Holiday Meal Menus
The Honey Baked Ham Company Has Launched its Holiday Menu
Celebratory Seasonal Chocolate Products
Hershey Seasonal Treats are for Valentine's and Easter
Holiday Mental Health Campaigns
This Walkers Mental Health Awareness Campaign is Honest
Cranberry Season Campaigns
Ocean Spray's How You Cran Celebrates a Favorite Holiday Flavor
Festive Film Vehicles
Turo Helps Drivers Spread Seasonal Cheer with Limited-Edition Elfmobiles
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
Holiday Film Cookie Kits
The Betty Crocker Buddy The Elf Hat Sugar Cookie Kit is Simple Yet Fun
Festive Grocer Product Lists
These Seasonal ALDI Finds Have Been Unveiled for the Holidays
Holiday-Ready Whisky Cocktails
Grant's Whisky Introduces Tailored Cocktails for the Holiday Season
Celebratory Seasonal QSR Deals
Wendy's 12 Days of Holiday Deals Gets Customers Ready for Christmas
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Christmas Carols-Inspired Mail Stamps
Royal Mail Presents its New Festive Stamp Collection
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Extended Christmas Spirit Campaigns
EduBirdie is Hiring People to Watch Christmas Movies & More
Seasonal Ice Cream Cakes
The Baskin-Robbins Happy Holly-days Cake is Great for Entertaining
Authentically Themed Christmas Ornaments
Old World Christmas Announced New Licensing Partnerships
Personalized Holiday Newsletters
Pics & Wishes is a Line of Multi-Media Greetings
Festive Display Contests
The Truly Keep It Light Holiday Edition Helps to Cover Utility Bills
Festive Cookie Brand Products
These New Keebler Products are Arriving for the Holidays
Winter Ice Sculpture Festivals
Mongolia's Snow and Ice Festival Runs Until the End of January
Specialty Seasonal Grocer Products
The Aldi Finds Seasonal Products Will Arrive in the New Year
Fragrant Holiday Trees
Fifth Avenue's Holiday Tree Displays Shares NEST's Holiday Fragrance
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
Candy-Filled Christmas Ornaments
The Gummy Pop Surprise Holiday Hunt Series & Ornament is Festive
Seasonal Artisan Cookies
The Insomnia Cookies Holiday Spirit Collection Has Three Festive Flavors
Festive Marshmallow Candy Products
These Peeps Holiday Products Come in Seven Options
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
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
Holiday-Themed Playful Quizzes
Foney Fonts Challenges Players to Recognize Holiday Typography
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
Holiday Marshmallow Lineups
PEEPS® Announces Holiday Marshmallow Lineup
Winter-Ready QSR Menus
The Dunkin' Winter Menu Includes Several Satisfying Options
Lunar New Year Animations
Adobe Taps CJroBlue to Launch a New Animated Greeting Video
Unsung Hero Christmas Campaign
Wolverine's Make Christmas Merry Campaign Celebrates Unsung Heroes
Festive Chip Campaigns
KETTLE Chips' Christmas Campaign Features 24 Days of Prizes
Expansive Grocer Holiday Promotions
Natural Grocers Holly Deals Offer Up to 46% Off Products