John Lewis Christmas Ad Attacked for Discouraging Cash Gifts

John Lewis's 2026 Christmas ad, featuring a talking toy dog scolding a grandmother for giving cash, received five times more dislikes than likes on YouTube; analysts point to a clear commercial motive as research shows over half of grandparents default to cash gifts.

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