Even though Christmas is supposed to be a time to gather together loved ones and celebrate the season with beloved traditions, it can end up being overrun with loud commercialism.
A U.K. man, named Phil Beastall, decided a few years ago to honor the heart of Christmas with a video that cost less than $70 to make.
Beastall also shared his powerful video on Twitter. People connected strongly to the video’s raw emotion.
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People everywhere had stories of missing family during the holidays.
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Many reached out to tell Beastall how much his video moved them.
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Others shared sad stories of suddenly losing someone they loved.
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But mostly, people wanted to thank Phil for bringing a little more meaning back into Christmas.
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The video was made around 4 years ago and it’s still going strong. Beastall took to Twitter to share his gratitude.
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Between the television ads and the shopping crowds, this video appears to rekindle our spirit and sends the gentle reminder Christmastime is about love and family.