This is Sainsbury’s Christmas ad.
Presenting the new Sainsbury’s Christmas advert. Made in partnership with The Royal British Legion. Inspired by real events from 100 years ago. This year’s Christmas ad from Sainsbury’s – Christmas is for sharing. Made in partnership with The Royal British Legion, it commemorates the extraordinary events of Christmas Day, 1914, when the guns fell silent and two armies met in no-man’s land, sharing gifts – and even playing football together. The chocolate bar featured in the ad is on sale now at Sainsbury’s. All profits (50p per bar) will go to The Royal British Legion and will benefit our armed forces and their families, past and present.
The Youtube video that explains the making of the video is worth a look. Sainsbury’s Christmas 2014 – The Making of Our Christmas Ad
If only the world could re-enact this occasion more often.
Yes, so True.
There is marvelous film made about this event…Joyeux Noël, in the middle of madness a truthful moment of piece and understanding happened….sad that some officers and soldiers were executed as traitor thereafter, if i am not mistaken….can’t change everything but we may try…Have a Merry Christmas!
Thank you. I’ll be sure to check out the film. Thank you for pointing it out to me. Merry Christmas!
Same to you! It is in french,it has probably been translated,best wishes to you too! Sadly it doesn’t run often, hope to see it again.
Beautiful♥
Wishing you and your loved ones a Wonderful Christmas and New Year, too! 🙂
Thank you B*. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Makes me cry (of course)…The beauty in their honoring each other, the heartbreak of its fleeting quality. Why is it so hard for us forego hostilities and bring gifts instead? Happy Holidays David.
Smiling. Yes Mimi, why? Happy Holidays to you and your family.
so much beauty in this.
I’ve seen the ad several times, and am touched each time by the event. The soldiers knew something that the politicians had missed — our common humanity. Thanks for posting this. Merry Christmas.
Yes, thank you Rob.
So, so poignant, she says while mopping the tears from her iPad screen…
Yes, I second the movie recommendation. Excellent!
I’m off to check it out. Thanks LouAnn.
This brought tears to my eyes. I wish the whole world could be like this and everyone live in peace and harmony.
Yes Maralee. I agree.
Merry Christmas, David.
Thank you Perpetua. And Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
This is what “Christmas Spirit” is all about …. stop all wars!! We ALL are ONE!!
So touching. One person (from each side) can make a difference.
It is wonderful done…
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This is awesome …. sharing and using it too. Hope you don’t mind. Full credit given to you! Peace …. hugs!! Merry Xmas!!
Enjoy! Thank you for sharing…
Oh my goodness, i just seen this on a friends blog. Brought a tear to my eye.
It was so well done. I agree.
Reblogged this on Marilyn Munrow and commented:
Apparently this is a short film made to advertise a store in the UK. Brought a tear to my eye. Absolutely delightful.
Thanks for sharing Marilyn.