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It’s easily one of Britain’s most highly anticipated ads of the year, something that has made it increasingly difficult for retailer John Lewis & Partners and its agency, adam&eveDDB, to actually surprise us with an original Christmas campaign. But this year they eschewed the tried-and-true cute kid/adorable animal combo for the Rocketman himself. As cliché as it may seem to credit one inspired Christmas gift for Elton John’s incredible career, this story still manages to hit you right in the feels. Onward!