As is my custom each year about this time I look at the commercials produced for British retailers because, in my opinion, the English are way ahead of the advertising competition at blending the of Christmas spirit and crass commercialism.
Most critics agreed that big English Supermarket ASDA nailed it this year with Buddy the Elf, although I’m not convinced that using an American actor is cricket. However, you can make up your own mind.
As always, here’s a behind the scenes look at the making of the commercial.
And a list of the top English Christmas commercials for 2022, so you can watch them all at your leisure.
And talking about leisure, it’s almost time to pack up and enjoy some leisure time, sorely needed after the last couple of years. So, from all of us to all of you, may you and yours enjoy a great Christmas and the new year bring you all the bountiful blessings for which you could wish plus have a f-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c day… Winno
P.S. We’ll take a break too and be back with the first edition of our thoughts and ideas on Monday, January 9, so look for us on social media or in your inbox then.
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