A smiling young girl in a festive setting holds a gift wrapped in white paper with a red ribbon. The background features a softly lit Christmas tree and a warm, cozy atmosphere. The text "John Lewis" is prominently displayed.

A young girl with long hair, wearing a red sweater, smiles in front of a brightly lit Christmas tree with ornaments. She is holding a gift box with a red ribbon. The text "John Lewis" appears at the top of the image.

JOHN LEWIS CHRISTMAS ADVERT

Take a look at every John Lewis Christmas Commercial from 2007 to the present day.

THIS YEARS JOHN LEWIS CHRISTMAS AD

Year after year, John Lewis Christmas adverts have touched our hearts with their festive spirit, and now in 2023, a new story unfolds to keep the tradition alive…

John Lewis’s 2023 Christmas Advert tells the enchanting tale of a young boy who purchases an unexpected seed, only to watch it transform into a mischievous Venus flytrap that not only causes havoc but also spreads the joyful holiday spirit!

COMMERCIAL VIDEOS

A young child with light hair smiles while closely observing a small plant growing in a pot. The child is illuminated by a warm light, and the text "2023 COMMERCIAL" is prominently displayed in the background.

2023 SNAPPER: THE PERFECT TREE

John Lewis Advert for 2023 is possibly one of the best yet! The tale of a little boy and a Venus flytrap.

Music: “Fiesta” by Andrea Bocelli.

A man fastens the chin strap of his black helmet while looking ahead with a serious expression. He is outdoors, wearing a dark jacket. The text "THE BEGINNER" is partially visible in the background, with blurred lights and dark trees adding to the setting.

2022 THE BEGINNER

Man learns skateboarding to bond with foster child, promoting John Lewis’ support for care-experienced youth.

Music: “All The Small Things” sung by Mike Geier

Two children peeking over a rusted metal edge, with the text "UNEXPECTED GUEST" partially visible behind them. The child on the left has light skin and hair, while the child on the right has darker skin and wears a colorful hat. The background is blurred, adding a sense of intrigue.

2021 UNEXPECTED GUEST

Nathan spots a falling object, leaves the bus, and finds a spaceship with an alien, Skye, in the forest.

Music: “Together in Electric Dreams” by Lola Young.

A cheerful snowman wearing a blue and yellow striped scarf and a beige hat, stands in a snowy city street. In the background, the words "GIVE A LITTLE LOVE" are displayed in large white letters over the buildings.

2020 GIVE A LITTLE LOVE

The year overshadowed by the COVID, this commercial promoted kindness and showcased animated characters supporting one another.

Music: “A Little Love” by Celeste

A green baby dragon with orange wings stands in front of a blurred medieval-style village. The background text reads "EXCITABLE" partially visible, suggesting an energetic or lively theme.

2019 EXCITABLE EDGAR

This advert showcased the story of Edgar, a playful young dragon who unintentionally caused chaos with his fire-breathing abilities.

Music: “Can’t Fight This Feeling” by Bastille

A young child in a red sweater plays a grand piano with a focused expression. The background has a warmly lit, festive ambiance with blurred Christmas lights. Text over the image reads "THE" followed by an indistinguishable word due to cropping.

2018 THE BOY & PIANO

This emotional ad portrayed the life of Elton John and his journey with music, concluding with the gift of a piano from his mother.

Music: “Your Song” by Elton John

A child in blue pajamas stands in a dimly lit room, facing and holding the hand of a large, furry monster with big eyes and a round nose. Text above them reads "Moz the Monster.

2017 MOZ THE MONSTER

This advert told the story of a young boy who discovered a friendly monster named Moz living under his bed.

Music: “Golden Slumbers” by Elbow

A brown and white boxer dog is jumping in mid-air with ears flopping, looking excited. Behind the dog, the background is blurry with trees and a fence visible. Large white text overlay reads "BUSTER THE BOXER" across the top.

2016 BUSTER THE BOXER

The story featured a dog named Buster who eagerly watched animals bouncing on a trampoline in the garden.

Music: “One Day I’ll Fly Away” by Vaults

An elderly man with white hair looks upwards towards the sky, illuminated by soft lighting. Behind him, bold white text reading "MAN ON THE MOON" is visible against a dark background resembling a lunar surface. Colorful balloons are partially visible to the right.

2015 MAN ON THE MOON

This ad highlighted the loneliness of the elderly during the holidays and encouraged viewers to connect with them.

Music: “Half the World Away” by Aurora

A cute animated penguin looks toward the camera, appearing to lean over a fluffy blue surface. Behind the penguin, there are blurred Christmas lights and out-of-focus decorations. The text "Monty the Penguin" is prominently displayed in white.

2014 MONTY THE PENGUIN

Monty the Penguin was the star of this advert, telling the story of a boy and his best friend, a plush penguin.

Music: “Real Love” by Tom Odell

A large bear walks through a forest with a white hare riding on its back. Behind them, tall trees and dense foliage are softly illuminated by the light. The text "Bear & The Hare" is prominently displayed in white, partially covering the animals.

2013 THE BEAR AND THE HARE

This animated advert featured a bear and a hare celebrating Christmas together, emphasising the joy of sharing.

Music: “Somewhere Only We Know” by Lily Allen

Two snowmen, each wearing a red hat and red scarf, stand hand-in-hand in a snowy landscape. The words "THE JOURNEY" are prominently displayed in bold white letters behind them, partially obscured by the snowmen. Snowflakes gently fall around them.

2012 THE JOURNEY

This touching ad followed a snowman’s journey to find the perfect gift for a snowwoman, set to a cover of a classic song.

Music: “The Power of Love” by Gabrielle Aplin

A young child wearing a red sweater holds a wrapped gift with a red ribbon. The background is softly blurred with lights creating a bokeh effect. Text on the image reads "The Long Wait.

2011 THE LONG WAIT

The story revolves around a young boy impatiently waiting for Christmas, excited to give a gift to his parents.

Music: “Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want” by Slow Moving Millie

A man wearing glasses and a tie sits at a desk, engrossed in opening a yellow envelope. The background shows a dimly lit office environment with a Christmas tree and various office supplies. Large white text in the background reads, "TRIP TO GIVERS.

2010 A TRIBUTE TO GIVERS

This advert paid tribute to the joy of giving and featured various characters and their reactions to receiving gifts.

Music: “Your Song” by Ellie Goulding

A young child with red hair, dressed in a purple top, is looking down at a camera with intent concentration. She is seated on a sofa in front of a window. The background includes the words "THE FEELING" in bold white text.

2009 SWEET o’ CHILD OF MINE

This heartwarming ad told the story of children waiting to give gifts to their parents on Christmas morning.

Music: “Sweet Child o’ Mine” by Taken by Trees

A cute grey mouse with large ears and whiskers, wearing a red and white patterned sweater, holds a shiny red Christmas ornament with "CLUES" written in bold, white letters above. Snowflakes scatter in the background, creating a festive winter atmosphere.

2008 CLUES

This advert featured people in different settings passing gifts from one person to another, illustrating the joy of giving.

Music: “From Me to You” by The Beatles (performed by Matt Green)

A dimly lit room with a series of boxed holiday gifts wrapped in colorful paper and bows, casting a shadow. Large white text over the image reads "THE SHADOW".

2007 SHADOW

The first John Lewis Christmas advert featured the tagline “Who’s the gift for? John Lewis” and highlighted various gift items casting shadows.

Music: “From Me to You” by The Beatles

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