Aldi’s Kevin the Carrot is back, this time on a mission to save the spirit of Christmas. The discount retailer’s ad takes viewers to a festive village where humbug sweets, led by the evil Dr Humbug, have kidnapped the spirit of Christmas, plunging the once cheery village into darkness.

The ad takes viewers on a tongue-in-cheek adventure featuring a briefcase, fake moustache disguises and booby traps as Kevin and Katie attempt to rescue Christmas.

A table full of Christmas Specially Selected treats including turkey, ham and lobster and desserts like Ganache Pine Cones, Belgian Chocolate Yule Log and the new Ultimate Gold Coin Cake.

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“Would it even be Christmas without Kevin the Carrot on our screens? We’re delighted to bring back everyone’s favourite carrot for a ninth year to help the nation get into the Christmas spirit,” said Jemma Townsend, Aldi UK marketing co-director.

Added marketing co-director Kyrsten Halley: “While the ad is packed with the light-hearted entertainment our shoppers have come to know and love, the message behind the campaign is a more serious one – we want to make sure everyone can have the best Christmas possible. It’s why we have a big focus on quality this Christmas, while making sure our prices continue to be unbeatable.”

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Aldi is hoping the blend of family-friendly fun and a message of goodwill will resonate with viewers to keep the momentum going for Kevin, now in his ninth year as the face of Aldi’s Christmas campaign.