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John Lewis Christmas advert: Venus flytrap is the star as retailer rings the changes

It's still only November, but the Christmas TV adverts are coming in thick and fast, bringing a sprinkling of festivity to our screens.

09 November 2023 · 04:39 UTC

John Lewis has unveiled its Christmas advert, which tells the story of a little boy and a Venus flytrap named Snapper. The commercial focuses on changing family traditions and features a track called "Festa" sung by opera legend Andrea Bocelli.

While many other retailers have used A-list celebrities in their Christmas ads, John Lewis chose a different approach by emphasizing the theme of family values and evolving traditions.

This year's Christmas adverts from various brands have highlighted glitz, fame, and fun, but John Lewis aimed to capture the essence of a modern family Christmas in its ad.