Kindness Rather Than Self-Gifting

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John Lewis (UK) Annual Ad

If you have been a follower of the famous John Lewis Christmas ads from the U.K. you will be sure to appreciate this year's ad with its focus on kindness rather than self-gifting:

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/nov/13/john-lewis-christmas-ad-children-snowmen-pigeons-covid-tv-advert

This feels really nice in the midst of what has too often been a fiercely contentious year. Enjoy!

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