Chevrolet’s holiday commercial, A Holiday to Remember, hits all the right notes—heartfelt, nostalgic, and unforgettable. Blending raw emotion with timeless themes of love, family, and memory, it beautifully captures the essence of cherished moments that resonate across generations.
Spanning over five minutes, the touching narrative unfolds with a family gathering. The story centers on a man sharing his wife’s battle with early-stage Alzheimer’s with their daughter. “There are days she doesn’t even recognize me,” he confides, addressing his daughter’s concerns about her mother’s increasingly challenging days.
The plot takes a heartwarming turn when a young lady, believed to be the couple’s granddaughter, overhears the conversation. Determined to uplift her grandmother’s spirits, she gently says, “Let’s make today a good day,” and guides her to a vintage blue 1972 Chevrolet Suburban in the garage.
Set to the soothing melody of John Denver’s “Sunshine On My Shoulders”, the granddaughter takes her grandmother on a nostalgic drive. Together, they visit landmarks from her past, including her childhood home, high school, and a drive-in theater, rekindling cherished memories. Watch below.
Chevrolet drops first non-woke, heart-warming ad of the Christmas season. You will not make it through this with a dry eye. Be prepared to cry.❤️
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) December 1, 2023
The agency is Commonwealth/McCann. The advertisement was crafted with insights from the Alzheimer’s Association. It highlights the experiences of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and their families, particularly during the holiday season.
The Alzheimer’s Association reports that approximately 6.7 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s. This commercial from Chevrolet brings much-needed awareness and empathy to their journeys.
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It’s hard to see the commercial through all these darn tears.
– @NotWellInZion
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Traditional family values warms the heart and brings people together. Who would have thought.
– @RobertTaylorSYR
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Wow. You’re right. More of this wholesomeness please. Can we go back to when society was normal please?
– @adamtomblin
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Beautiful ad one suggestion at the instead of Happy Holidays it should have said Merry Christmas!🎄
– @KateAus1976
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Chevy’s ad is a beautiful tribute to ily, patriotism and community. Well done, Chevrolet!
– @iamhodler_
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WOW – there are tears rolling down my cheeks. This makes me think of my mommie, RIP.
– @LagerthaMuadDib
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“No!!! I kissed him first because he was too shy” … Merry Christmas 🎄 🕊️🕊️🕊️ Nicely done Chevrolet👏
– @CindyBisho54852
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I had a brother and cousin that died before the age of 70 of dementia. This commercial is very emotional this time at Christmas. NEVER forget to tell your family you love them.
– @DavidMc47629196
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Pretty solid
– @charliekirk11
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Finally something worth watching! Beautiful. ❤️
– @funsizedspud
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Wow I’m actually very impressed. Probably the best car commercial I’ve ever watched.
– @Dave_Blackest
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