Sometimes a gift is more than just a gift. This commercial has no words, but through the power of music – (Elton John’s music, no less!) tells an amazing story that warms the heart.

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Titled ‘The Boy And The Piano,” it shows how the gift of a piano changed the course of a little boy’s life. I don’t want to say any more! JUST WATCH! It’s John Lewis and Partner’s annual holiday ad, and they are ALWAYS gorgeous. Below this one, I’ve posted others that are equally brilliant. Brighten your day with these videos that will fill you with holiday cheer!

Here are the posts from prior years!

WHERE DOES THE TIME GO??? In 2005, a younger, idealistic me spent the day at the amazing Macy’s Santaland, under the name “Peppermint Stick.” It was a great time, and the kids were both funny and adorable. (The ones I didn’t scare.) Some of them are applying for college now.

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It always seems that Christmas ads start showing up earlier and earlier. This one just might make it worth it… A beautifully animated tale of a bear who hibernates through Christmas every year. Until his best friend comes up with a brilliant, touching idea.

“The Bear And The Hare” comes from UK retailer John Lewis, and tells the story of “The Bear Who Had Never Seen Christmas.” (The full story is even available on iPad and Android.) Lily Allen sings a beautiful rendition of the Keane song “Somewhere Only We Know.”

The commercial uses a unique animation style that combines traditional 2D hand-drawn animation, stop frame, and 3D model made sets.

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