Taking a more comical approach to the holiday season, these humorous holiday ads are using satire and awkward family situations to connect with consumers on a more approachable level.
While holidays are considered a time when families and friends come together to connect and bond, the reality of the matter is that it is often filled with uncomfortable family interactions and unhealthy dinner occasions. These humorous holiday ads play on those awkward situations to shed some humorous light on what holiday seasons are really like.
From commercials that feature Grinch-like grandmas to those that showcase talking turkeys and bitter celebrity icons, these humorous holiday ads are showcasing a whole other side to the holiday season, one that many viewers will instantly be able to connect with.
19 Humorous Holiday Ads
From Turkey Television Trailers to Un-Christmas Commercials:
Tana Makmanee — Dec 23, 2014 — Marketing
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Bitter Celeb Christmas Advertisements
The Adidas Holiday 2012 Campaign Boasts Beckham & Snoop Dogg
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Premature Christmas Campaigns
Selfridges Starts the Holidays Early with Christmas in August
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Un-Christmas Commercials
Kmart's 'Not a Christmas Commercial' Celebrates a Merry Birthday Instead
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Synchronized Basketball Holiday Ads
Players Dribble in Unison to Promote Christmas Day Uniforms
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Turkey Television Trailers
TalkTalk TV's Gobblebox Features Turkeys Talking About Entertainment
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Super Power Holiday Ads
The Harvey Nichols Christmas Commercial Features Laser-Shooting Models
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Realistic Holiday Struggle Ads
The Funny Morrisons Christmas Ad Plays on Holiday Stresses
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Awkward Family Commercials
This Heartwarming Holiday Ad Series was Directed by Sofia Coppola
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Competitive Gifting Ads
Mulberry Wants to Help You 'Win Christmas' by Giving the Best Gifts
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Jolly Tech Commercials
This Commercial by the Source Tells a Modern Christmas Carol
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Tech-Obsessed Holiday Ads
Apple's Holiday Commercial Shows Why Kids Are Always on Their Phones
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Uncomfortable Holiday Ads
Maille's Holiday Commercial Ad Brings an Awkward Guest to the Table
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Festive Anti-Tech Ads
Telus' Phone Commercial Urges People to Unplug This Holiday Season
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Holiday Paint-Splattered Cars
The Christmas Audi Commercial 2013 is Very Colorful
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Celebrity Christmas Commercials
Samsung's Christmas Commercial Stars Kristen Bell and Dax Shepherd
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Talking Turkey Pep Rallies
This Christmas Stuffing Ad by Paxo Introduces the Turkey Whisperer
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Shoppable Christmas Commercials
This Kate Spade Christmas Ad Stars an Inventive Anna Kendrick
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Grinch-Like Gifting Ads
The Sorry, I Spent It on Myself Ad Encourages Gifting Yourself
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Thanksgiving Pop Parodies
This Meghan Trainor Parody is Cleverly Called 'All About That Baste'
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Cinema-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
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Humorous Menswear Ads
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Comedic E-Commerce Brand Spots
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Humorous Drink Cart Ads
Tito’s Spokescart Returns with New Tricks and the Same Laid-Back Charm
Humorous Fun-Forward Ads
Six Flags Rolls Out Its 'Funsultant' Campaign to Prove Fun Is Serious
Nostalgic Y2K-Inspired Commercials
Dove Reinterprets 'Don't Cha' with the 'Hot Like Us' Campaign
Sensory Supermarket Pop-Ups
ALDI will Host a 'A Very ALDI Holiday' Pop-Up in NYC
Cheese-Themed Advent Calendars
Kraft Natural Cheese Debuts a Holiday Advent Calendar
Nostalgic Mayonnaise Advertisements
Hellmann's Brings Together Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal
Holiday-Flavored Snack Chips
These PepsiCo Christmas Snacks are Arriving in the UK
United Mascot Commercials
The First-Ever Instacart Super Bowl Ad Unites Beloved Brand Icons
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Cinematic Holiday Collection Campaigns
The Tod’s Holiday 2025 Collection Taps the Orient Express
Festively Shaped Chicken Nuggets
Perdue Holiday Nuggets are Limited-Edition
Unusual Fast Food Ads
KFC’s ‘Believe’ Campaign Ad Pushes Chicken Obsession to New Heights
Halloween Essentials Campaigns
IKEA Turns Home Essentials into Shields for Scary-Movie Nights
Holiday Hosting Pants
Butterball and Hedley & Bennett Created Thanksgiving Hosting Pants
Holiday Blind Box Campaigns
Buffalo Wild Wings Debuts its 'Hank the Halls' Spot and Campaign
Mischievous Gift Deliveries
Walmart’s WhoKnewVille Campaign Had the Grinch Drop Off Surprise Gifts
Festive In-Flight Experiences
Emirates Offers Seasonal Experience for Travelers
Quirky Spoof Collectibles
Anaheim Ducks Drop a Hilarious Collectible Ad Promoting 'Fight Teeth'
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Vibrantly Comedic Travel Campaigns
The 'Booking.yeah' Campaign Features The Muppets
Fun-First Self-Care Commercials
Tree Hut is Making Its Super Bowl Ad Debut with Uncontain Yourself
Holiday-Centric Pet Outfits
PetSmart’s Holiday Movie Capsule Stocks Iconic Movie Costumes for Pets
Imperfect Cooking Campaigns
Knorr's #EffortIsEverything Campaign Celebrates Kitchen Mishaps
Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns
A New Axe Campaign Takes Sweetness to Absurd New Heights
New Years Specific Campaigns
Dove’s Unready for Anything Campaign Celebrates End-of-Night Rituals
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Delivery Driver-Centric Pizza Ads
Pizza Hut's New Commercial is Cheeky and Playful
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Branded Holiday Baking Campaigns
Nutella and Hallmark Partnered to Celebrate the Festive Season
Film-Inspired Holiday Meals
The Grinch Meal at Mcdonald’s Highlights the Dr. Seuss Character
Emotional Holiday Campaigns
John Lewis 2025 Christmas Ad Fuse 90s Nostalgia with Family Connection
Family-Focused Cleaning Campaigns
ECOS Celebrates Life's Beautiful Chaos with Little Messes Ad
Festive Scratch-and-Sniff Billboards
Subway's Interactive Ad Shares the Aroma of Stuffing
Playful Holiday Tracking Platforms
Google Santa Tracker Returns for Its 20th Holiday Season
Cost-Conscious Christmas Candy Collections
The Hershey Company Holiday Range is Here for 2025
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Playful Holiday Candle Lines
Candier Spotlights Its Aesthetically Driven Holiday Candle Collection
Holiday Character Clogs
The Grinch x Crocs Classic Clog Brings Playful Holiday Nostalgia to Clogs
Barista-Inspired Holiday Cup Spots
Starbucks Launched its 'Drawn Together' Campaign
Beer-Brand Holiday Campaigns
Natural Light Beer Introduces its Garageflage Line
Humorous Olive Oil Campaigns
Graza Launched a National Brand Campaign Called 'Seriously Serious'
Humorous Tequila Campaigns
Gran Centenario Tequila Launches the 'Don't Be a Gringo' Campaign
Humorous Holiday Tableware
White Claw & Please Don't Destroy Dropped the Roast Host Collection
Humorous Healthcare Campaigns
Zocdoc And 72andSunny Reframe Doctor Search With Playful Anxiety
Seasonal Student-Made Dairy Campaigns
Graham's Family Dairy 'Make it a Gold Christmas' is Festive
Humorous Mother's Day Campaigns
bubly Addresses Mother’s Day Mishaps with the 'Gift Glow Up Shop'
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Festive Shoppable Choirs
Toblerone Reimagined Holiday Songs & Shared QR Codes for Buying Truffles
Squeezable Homestyle Turkey Gravies
HEINZ Taps Thanksgiving Leftovers for Inspiration
Plush-Starring Sitcom-Style Campaigns
IKEA UK Introduces the Adorable Life in Stitches Campaign
Quirky Santa Murals
Cushelle Brings Holiday Cheer with Self-Care Encouraging Artwork
Celebrative Ketchup Campaigns
Heinz Lunched its Festive 'It's Heinz Season' in Southeast Asia
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Comedic Body Wash Ads
Moist Humor by Dove Debuted During SNL50: the Anniversary Special
Humorous Chocolate Spots
Toblerone Introduced its ‘Chocolate Like Nobody’s Watching’
Holiday-Centric Retailer Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue is Running the Holiday Your Way Campaign
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Walmart's WhoKnewVille is a Seuss-Inspired World of Festive Cheer
Humorous LNY Stories
Panda Express’ Lunar New Year Ad Celebrates Family, Food, and Humor
Festive Claymation Fashion Campaigns
The Barbour x Wallace & Gromit Campaign Launched for 2025
Nostalgic Fast Food Campaigns
'cheeky Maccas' Celebrates Australian Summer with a Road Trip
Satirical Destination Marketing Videos
The Viral Switzerland is Fake is Cheeky and Tech-Driven
Pop Culture-Inspired Mayo Ads
Hellmann’s Releases 'Sweet Sandwich Time' Ahead of the Big Game
Emotional Mothers Day Ads
Apple's Mother’s Day Campaign Showcases Spatial Video's Emotional Power
Artisan-Quality Grocer Holiday Dishes
Tesco Chef’s Collection Has New Options for Christmas
Family-Centric Footwear Campaigns
TOMS Ran a Public Casting Call for the Joyful Chaos Family
Novelty Supermarket Ornaments
Aldi’s Novelty Baubles Take the Form of Familar Household Products
Humorous Car Ads
The 'SNL' Volkswagen Ad Reunites ‘The Californians’ Cast for a Hilarious Ride
Holiday-Themed Rage Rooms
Pluto TV Announced 'Holidays are Brutal' Rage Rooms
Spontaneity-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Wyndham Debuts 'Where There's a Wyndham, There's a Way'
Localized Beer-Fridge Campaigns
Natural Light Unveils 'The Neighborator' for the Holidays
Holiday-Themed Hospitality Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces Its Holiday Plans
Cut-Out Easter Treat Disguises
Cadbury Created Print Ads That Hide Easter Eggs as Everyday Items
Festive Italian Beer Campaigns
This Birra Moretti Campaign is Rolling Out for the Holidays
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
Themed Holiday Fireplace Streams
Netflix Holiday Yule Logs Bring Film Worlds into Festive Ambience
Holiday Heritage Partnerships
Jennie-O and MyHeritage are Helping Families Explore Their Roots
Humorous Local Product Ads
Aylmer Responds to the U.S. Tariffs in a Humorous Manner
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Affordable Holiday-Ready Grocery Campaigns
Meijer is Making Thanksgiving More Financially Feasible
Playful Hide-And-Seek Holiday Campaigns
Chaumet's Holiday 2025 Campaign Film is Whimsical
Emotion-Driven Cider Campaigns
Angry Orchard's Latest Campaign Subverts Anger-Inducing Moments
Bath Bomb Advent Calendars
The Momcozy × BIG HUGS 14-Day Advent Calendar Supports Seasonal Comfort
Festive Rom-Com Cheese Campaigns
This Boursin Christmas Campaign Stars Fred Sirieix
Festive Pet Streaming Services
PetSmart's Home for the Pawlidays Keeps Dogs and Cats Entertained
Humorous Playful Airline Campaigns
Spirit Airlines Adds Personal Space with the Seat Blocker
Dog-Directed Commercials
BARK's Merry Chaos is the First Holiday Ad Directed by Dogs
Fun-Forward Snack Campaigns
McCain Foods' 'TAST!EZ' Campaign Encourages Joy
Social Persona-Liked Whisky Cocktails
Grant’s Whisky is Being Cheeky for the Holidays
Festive Humanoid Campaigns
Humanoid Launched a HMND 01 Gift Wrapping Video
Star-Studded Cracker Commercials
RITZ Crackers' Will Debut RITZ Island at Super Bowl LX
Christmastime Snack Product Ranges
The Golden Wonder Festive Range Features Four Flavors
Playful Holiday Jewelry Campaigns
Zales Ran the Decorating Season Campaign During the Holidays
Critical Spicy Snack Campaigns
The New Flamin’ Hot Campaign Puts Its Spice to the Ultimate Test
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Heartwarming Seasonal Sneaker Campaigns
The Saucony Run Home for the Holidays Campaign is Festive
Celeb-Packed Humorous Beer Campaigns
Bud Light's Keg Commercial is Airing for Super Bowl LX
Whimsical Lawn Holiday Decorations
Gemmy Industries Debuts How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Farmer-Focused Campaign Ads
Tha Lay's Super Bowl Ad Puts Farmers in Focus
Heat-and-Eat Festive Meals
Kevin's Turkey Breast & Gravy with Cranberry Sauce Takes 10 Minutes
Deep Fried Turkey Sandwiches
Arby's is Introducing a Limited-Edition Thanksgiving Menu
Wintery Pet Product Ranges
Lily’s Kitchen Debuted a Series of Seasonal Items for Cats and Dogs
Convenient Canned Christmastime Pies
The Fray Bentos Festive Turkey Pie is Launching in the UK
Holiday Football Campaigns
The Chelsea FC Magic of Blue Campaign Brings People Together
Christmas Retail Delivery Campaigns
The Debenhams Delivered Campaign Was Created by Exposure
Ramadan-Focused Tech Campaigns
Hisense Delivers 'Innovation That Brings Us Together This Ramadan'
Cheekily Creative Bookmarks
Humdrum Paper Delivers a Line of Illustrated Bookmarks
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Cheeky Holiday-Inspired Sofa Campaigns
The Lovesac Company Highlights the Comfort of Couchmas
Charitable Food Initiatives
Wild Turkey x Andrew Babish Launch a Charitable Friendsgiving Campaign
Cheekily Satirical Sweetener Ads
In The Raw Embraces Satire with a Comedic Hero Film
Celebrity-Backed Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Film is Dubbed ’Twas the Knight Before…
Thanksgiving-Themed Cannabis Offerings
Trulieve Celebrates the Holiday Season with Cannabis
Leather Goods-Focused Holiday Campaigns
Delvaux Debuted an Elevated Holiday Campaign This Year
Thanksgiving Instant Ramens
The Cup Noodles Turkey Dinner Line Turns Comfort into Quick Meals
Holiday Turkey Dinner Meals
Denny's Launches a Turkey and Dressing Promotion for Holiday Shoppers
Holiday Story Animations
The Dunkin’ Little Holiday Munchkin Origin Story Drops for the Season
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
Pre-Portioned Food-Centric Holiday Campaigns
Dorot Gardens Launches 'Make a Note to Grab Dorot'
Boldly Humorous Holiday Campaigns
MyRegistry.com Debuts 'It's NOT the Thought That Counts'
Lazy Vodka-Branded Thanksgiving Clothing
Tito’s Turkey Rot Merch Embraces Holiday Relaxation
Warm Tech Holiday Campaigns
A Friend for Christmas is Samsung’s Tender Holiday Campaign Short Film
Holiday Binge Watching Cookies
Chip City Cookies and TBS Partnered for Themed Cookies
Toy Brick-Made Festive Trailers
LEGO Presents the Hallmark-Style Herding Home for the Holiday
Garish Holiday Dining Experiences
TGI Fridays TGI Elf Days Embraces Over-the-Top Decorating
Accessible Customer Service Ads
Currys' 'Sigh of Relief' Campaign is Humorous and Inclusive
Personalized Holiday Videos
Naughty or Nice Video Creates Santa Videos With Photos And Facts
Christmas Coaching Audio Guides
Sainsbury's Couch to Christmas Day is Hosted by Joe Marler
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign
Grandmotherly Lunchmeat Campaigns
Eat Your Buddig Spotlights a No-Nonsense Caretaker
Canadian Turkey-Focused Campaigns
Think Turkey Debuts the Nationwide You Turkey Campaign
Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cooking Guides
Wyda Presents Techniques Across Five Cultural Traditions