Ad breaks are just so much nicer at Christmas time, aren't they?

From the wonderful Guinness at Christmas to that ESB classic, there are so many ads that just evoke emotion at the most wonderful time of the year.

Here are some of the best.

1. Penneys

Got a whole lot of things for Christmas!

2. Guinness

At the home of the black stuff, we're hoping for a white one.

3. Always Coca-Cola

Holidays are coming!!!

4. Budweiser

Ah, the horsies.

5. Tesco

The essence of Christmas.

6. John Lewis

Breaking hearts annually.

7. Sainsbury's

Making everyone cry at Christmas.

8. Marks and Spencers

Christmas Magic and Sparkle!

9. ESB

I think I'm going back...

10. Barry's

Don't forget to come home.

11. An Post

We're walking in the air!

12. Cornflakes

Ho ho ho!

13. Boots

Here come the girls!