12 best Christmas adverts of all time

• Coca-Cola – Holidays Are Coming (1995)
• John Lewis – The Bear and the Hare (2013)
• Sainsbury's – 1914 (2014)
• M&S – Not Just Christmas Food (2006)
• John Lewis – Buster the Boxer (2016)
• Sainsbury's – Mog's Christmas Calamity (2015)
• John Lewis – Monty the Penguin (2014)

It was shot in Queenstown by Noah Marshall in one of his first projects as founder of Larchmont, and features the much-loved music track, 'Only You' by Yazoo.

In the 1840s, marketers began to see Christmas as a prime opportunity to sell goods. Depictions of Santa were associated with advertisements in big cities like New York City and Boston, and the first in-store Santa appeared at Macy's in 1862. The commercial ties of the holiday only grew from there.

A Huge Increase In Sales Christmas provides a huge opportunity for businesses, small and large alike, to bring in major sales with the help of Christmas adverts. The success of their Christmas campaigns can lead to short and long-term effects in terms of increased sales and profits.

The historically accurate campaign is led by the three-minute biopic film that explores the story of Sir Michael and Lady Christine Hill, from their first meeting in 1964 through to their wedding, and the opening of the first Michael Hill store in 1979.

Telling the story of Sir Michael and Lady Christine Hill's love and creative partnership and how they brought their ambition to life is the foundation of the brand. We are showcasing the care, craft, and passion behind the jewellery we sell.

Sprite is ringing in the holiday season with a new holiday commercial celebrating Black families – both kith and kin. Directed by comedian Eric André, the 'Sprite Holiday Special' is a modern take on the old school holiday special with skits starring Black actors and improv artists.

Battle of the brands The most notable Christmas adverts first appeared in the 1920s with Coca-Cola posters, although they weren't shown on British TV until 1955.

An advertising message is an idea an advertiser wants to communicate to their target audience. Its goal is to convince people to perform a certain action, such as registering, purchasing something, or making a reservation.

Advertising has three primary objectives: to inform, to persuade, and to remind. Informative Advertising creates awareness of brands, products, services, and ideas.

The campaign tells the story of Michael Hill founders, Sir Michael and Lady Christine Hill, from their meeting in 1964 through to their wedding and the opening of the first Michael Hill store in 1979.

We're For Love Love, there really is nothing else quite like it. We're For Love. Michael Hill.