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The Aldi Christmas advert 2021 is here! After some Kevin the Carrot fans feared he wouldn’t be returning this year, the animated vegetable is back and bringing all the festive cheer.

This time, though, he has a new nemesis, named Ebanana Scrooge. The Dickensian-inspired ad has left us feeling very festive. Is it too early to put our Christmas decorating ideas into action?

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The Yuletide advert tells the story of how Kevin the Carrot takes Christmas-hating Ebanana Scrooge on a magical journey to show him the joy of Christmas. Having been left on the plate by Santa, who picked up a mince pie instead, Ebanana Scrooge had never liked Christmas.

England striker Marcus Rashford makes a star appearance as the voice of vegetable character Marcus ‘Radishford’. The moral of the story is ‘for you to be happy, you need to be kind,’ the closing scene showing Ebanana Scrooge deliver a Christmas pudding to Kevin’s family.

The campaign will provide 1.8 million meals to families in need over the festive period. ‘As a family, we relied on the local food bank to get our Christmas dinner,’ says Marcus Rashford.

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‘To this day, I remember queuing outside that building with mum; mum feeling embarrassed that she might be recognised. It is with that in mind that I’m delighted to lend my support to the Aldi campaign,’ Marcus adds.

‘For many children in situations like mine growing up, there is very little expectation around this time of year; add the impact of the pandemic and the very least they deserve is a Christmas dinner.’

When is the Aldi Christmas advert 2021 on TV?

The Aldi Christmas advert will premiere on TV tonight on ITV, during the centre break of Emmerdale. As well as Marcus Radishford, the Aldi Christmas advert 2021 introduces us to Tiny Tom, Peas and Goodwill and Kevin’s cute Dickensian family.

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We think the ad is going to go down well with Aldi lovers with its simple story and atmospheric setting. We also recently shared the release of the John Lewis Christmas advert – which features an alien experiencing Christmas for the very first time.

Watch the Aldi Christmas advert 2021

That’s it, Christmas has officially landed. We’re cracking out the Quality Streets and Christmas decorations.

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Splurging on a new Christmas wreath for 2021? Why not! Whether it’s taking pride of place on your front door, it’s going above a fireplace or even on a staircase, Christmas wreaths are often one of the first decorations to go up. Why? This understated decoration can make a big impression with minimal effort – to both you and to your neighbours.

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Choose from real wreaths that are usually fragranced for an added effect, or artificial options that you can reuse for more Christmases to come. We’ve listed both in our list, although in terms of practicality, we say to go for an artificial option. Better yet, one that’s pre-lit because if you want yours to light up come dark, then this will prove to be handy. Other than that, the choice is yours.

Get your Christmas wreath right and the rest of your festive scheme will follow with ease. Here are 9 glorious buys for 2021 – shop for yours now and kick-start your Christmas decorating before everyone else.

The best Christmas wreaths 2021

1. Lights4fun Mistletoe Christmas Wreath Micro Light Bundle

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This stunning wreath comes with a set of 50 warm lights to illuminate your door come dark, and it’s decorated with realistic mistletoe. Other than that it’s quite nice and plain so as not to distract eyes from the rest of your Christmas decor, and it’s a sizeable 50cm. Set the lights on a timer to switch on at the same time every day, to make your life easier. For those who want a realistic wreath that they can use year after year, this is your best bet.

Diameter: 50cm

Buy now: Mistletoe Christmas Wreath Micro Light Bundle, £39.99, Lights4fun

2. Habitat 5.1m Country Walk Christmas Wreath

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Add some colour to your Christmas with help from this decorative wreath from Habitat. Featuring red roses, gold branches and lots of lush green foliage, it’s certainly eyecatching – and it ought to make a statement indoors or out. Elegant in looks and budget-friendly in price, what more could you want? It even features a smart red ribbon for hanging.

Diameter: 44cm

Buy now: Habitat 5.1m Country Walk Christmas Wreath, £20, Habitat

3. Bloom & Wild The Night Before Christmas Wreath

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Searching for a real Christmas wreath for 2021? You can always rely on Bloom & Wild. Our favourite for this year is their The Nightmare Before Christmas Wreath. Its main look might be of dusky foliage, but rest assured that’s balanced eloquently with colourful blooms such as yellow and orange kangaroo paw, blue eryngium and also berries. To wow passersby and impress your neighbours, this is the wreath that you want to buy. Order now for delivery from the 1st of December.

Diameter: 40cm

Buy now: The Night Before Christmas Wreath, £75, Bloom & Wild

4. Habitat Pampas Christmas Wreath

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Because we all love a bit of pampas grass, right? So why not incorporate it into your Christmas decor? This Scandi-style Christmas wreath from Habitat gives off a softly festive vibe, and it would look just as lovely on a front door as it would an interior door – or hung above a fireplace. It’s made using a combination of artificial eucalyptus, green foliage and obviously pampas. To say that it’s bursting with greenery would be a little bit of an understatement.

Diameter: 50cm

Buy now: Habitat Pampas Christmas Wreath, £20, Habitat

5. Dunelm Berry and Leaves Heart Wreath

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Shaped like a heart and decorated with red berries, this simple wreath has a rattan base – and it benefits from the unique addition of green leaves dotted around its frame. Of course, you can use it to decorate your front door, but we do think it will look lovely inside, too, and it will prove to be striking thanks to its pop of red. It comes with a jute hanging rope for easy positioning.

Dimensions: H40cm x W40cm x D7cm

Buy now: Berry and Leaves Heart Wreath, £15, Dunelm

6. Wool Couture Christmas Pudding Wreath Craft Kit

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A wreath with a difference, this one will need to be put together by you, although this should make it even more special when you hang it inside your home every year. Yes, it’s for indoor use only since it’s made of yarn, but one thing’s for sure: it’s certainly unique. Brown, cream, red and green yarn make up this wreath that resembles a Christmas pudding, and we think it will look delightful on an interior door, hung inside a bedroom or above a fireplace.

Diameter: 36cm

Buy now: Wool Couture Christmas Pudding Wreath Craft Kit, £15, Dunelm

7. Jormaepourri Scented Pine Cone Ring

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Simple yet striking, this wreath is even handmade. It’s decorated with pine cones, cinnamon and dried orange peels, plus it’s even scented. Use the ribbon to hang it indoors – we say to place it inside a hallway or kitchen – and wait for your guests to marvel at it.

Diameter: 27cm

Buy now: Jormaepourri Scented Pine Cone Ring, £20, John Lewis & Partners

8. John Lewis & Partners Snowscape pine Cone

This stunningly realistic wreath is inspired by the memory of the first dusting of snow, transforming the surrounding landscape into stunning scenery. Decorations from this new range capture the serenity of a snowy landscape. This design is a vision in snowy white, mostly thanks to a generous dusting of mistletoe berries. Those are elegantly interspersed with rustic pine cones and fir spruce.

Diameter: 50cm diameter

Buy now: Snowscape Pine Cone and Mistletoe Wreath, £40, John Lewis & Partners

9. Habitat Bauble Christmas Wreath

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Keep things fun and fresh with a playful bauble wreath! This red, silver and white design by Habitat is jazzed up with a mix of matt, shiny and glitter baubles. It’s so on-trend and anything but dull. Just be sure to display it indoors rather than out.

Diameter: 40cm diameter

Buy now: Habitat Bauble Wreath, £18, Habitat

Now read: Christmas door decor ideas – to dress entranceways with festive cheer

Forget decking the halls with holly, the first thing on the decoration agenda is hanging a beautiful wreath – and the rest will follow.

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