Christmas is fast approaching, and Disney has just released an early tear-jerking holiday advert which featured some of the Filipino family Christmas traditions that send us to tears.
The ad, which can be seen a Mickey Mouse toy gifted to a young girl named Lola by her father is part of Disney EMEA's "From Our Family To Yours" campaign. The heart-warming clip was quick to recognize by Filipino folks that inspired by the themes of traditions, family togetherness and nostalgia - featuring a grandmother (Lola) and her granddaughter.
With each passing year, Mickey comes to symbolize Lola’s childhood and a present day connection to her granddaughter, ultimately inspiring a festive surprise on Christmas morning.
The video is an original track called "Love Is A Compass" by 19-year-old British musician Griff.
Filipinos felt special on the storyline, sending the message of gratitude for Disney's early holiday cheer.
It really feels like this was made by people of Filipino heritage! Even the detail of inverting the Philippine flag is on point bec 1940 was during WWII. Gives more depth as to why Lola really remembers that Christmas and speaks of why Xmas should remain relevant during COVID. ♥️
— Rhondel Guevara (@rhondelguevara) November 9, 2020
It’s very heart-warming. But the flag is not just right. 🇵🇭 pic.twitter.com/Zqal8u2Cc5
— Lem Sol (@iamLemSol) November 9, 2020
The moreno skin, the filipino nose, the Tatay, the Lola, the mano po, the Christmas parols, and right down to the frilly socks she wears as a kid! This is the first time I’ve felt so represented 🥰
— Sammie (@samanthaangg) November 9, 2020
This makes me cry. It will be my 2nd Christmas away from my family PH. I miss them sm, and also it was my Tatay's Birthday on Christmas, Jesus.🥺😭❤️
— ρꫀ𝕣ꫀ𝕫𝕜ⅈꪖ⁷🅱🅴 (@chimmyjimmin) November 9, 2020
This made me cry, as Filipino who work abroad I always miss the Christmas spirit in the Philippines🥺🥺🥺
— 🐯¹¹⁷𝒯𝒶𝑒◡̈𝒦𝑒𝓃⁰⁵²🐺 (@Taehyung_Xen) November 9, 2020
@Disney @disney_uk Thank you for making this advert. I was so touched as me and my Lola share a love for Disney and she even brought me a similar Mickey! I felt like I was watching us! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/tzdeKtJQ8A
— Jessica Wright (@JessieeAmy) November 9, 2020
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