The McDonald’s Christmas advert is an animated modern-day festive tale following the story of a young boy facing an internal struggle.
Titled Inner Child, the 90-second advert tells an emotional story guaranteed to pull on the heartstrings of families, as a mother desperately tries to encourage her teenage son to take part in family rituals in the run-up to Christmas.
'Our heartwarming tale of Tom and his mum aims to reignite the magic of Christmas across the UK and Ireland this winter,' says Michelle Graham-Clare, Vice President, Menu and Marketing. 'That moment as the pair reconnect over the reindeer treats, saved from their trip through the Drive Thru, represents the common truth of children determined to grow up but swept up by the festive spirit.
'I am sure it is a feeling that will be familiar to so many families and in this year we are proud to be spreading some much-needed Christmas cheer with this multi-channel campaign.'
As part of its #ReindeerReady campaign, the advert is set to 'Forever Young', originally released by Alphaville in 1984, but now re-recorded by singer-songwriter Becky Hill with a stripped back version.
The campaign will see McDonald’s commit to funding five million meals for FareShare, the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, and 10p from every download of Becky's single will also go to the food charity.
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McDonald’s Christmas Advert 2019 recap
The 2019 McDonald’s Christmas advert told the story of Archie the Reindeer and a young girl called Ellie.
Ellie meets Archie the Reindeer, and the two begin to play and form a close bond. When Ellie runs out of ‘Reindeer Treats’ to feed Archie, she tells her dad, and the whole family set off to McDonald’s to buy more. The scene soon switches from animation to real life, where we discover that Archie is in fact Ellie’s dog dressed up in a tutu and reindeer antlers.
Watch the 2019 advert below:
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13 Christmas stockings for the whole family
Bows are one of the biggest Christmas decor trends this year, which is why we can't get enough of this gorgeous pink velvet bow stocking from Anthropologie. It's also available in red, if that's more your style.
You can't go wrong with this timeless knitted stocking. Finished with two hanging pom poms and with a design to suit all interior styles, you can grab this for less than £20.
Add a fun and colourful touch to your mantel or bed post this year with this velvet patchwork option from Oliver Bonas. This is one you'll look forward to bringing out again every Christmas.
Just look at this jumbo hand-knitted Christmas stocking from Lauren Aston. In a red and white pattern, this chunky knit is made from soft Merino wool with a quality leather strap.
This soft traditional stocking with a Fair Isle knit gives us the ultimate cosy vibes. Measuring 44cm long, it's got plenty of space for those all-important stocking fillers, and it's pretty timeless, meaning you can use it every year.
This gorgeous velvet stocking features a textured jute rim, making it the perfect finishing touch to rooms with a Nordic-inspired Christmas scheme.
Cosy and snuggly, this faux fur ivory Christmas stocking is incredibly soft. We can't get enough of the super cute pom poms either.
Available in every letter of the alphabet, you can't go wrong with this 100 per cent wool red Christmas stocking. Pictured here in a contrast felted 'A' letter, it's finished off with cute pom poms. And if you love personalised Christmas decor, a few of these Christmas tree baubles can be personalised, too.
We love the bright, vibrant feel of this stocking. With colourful stars, a red trim, and equally colourful pom poms, this is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of adults and children alike at Christmas.
Delight little ones with this super cosy borg reindeer stocking from The White Company. Featuring their adorable Jingles character, it's sure to be a hit with children.
There's no denying that this is a pricey option, but it's also one of the most special, luxury stockings we've seen so far this year. Hand-embroidered with an array of festive florals and foliage, and made with luxe velvet, this Aspinal of London stocking can also be personalised to make for a really meaningful gift that can be used year after year, and no doubt a special family heirloom.
This embroidered red and white Christmas stocking is utterly charming and will be enjoyed for many years to come. The tactile red pom pom adds a lovely touch.
For the eclectic friend or family member, pick up this brilliant Christmas stocking from Damson Madder. Combining a number of current trends – leopard print, bows and stripes – into one stylish stocking, it's ideal for adding a touch of glitz and glamour to proceedings this December.
