Animals·Posted on Nov 12, 2013Behind The Scenes Of The Most Heartwarming Christmas Ad Of The YearThe John Lewis Retail ad was a beautiful animated production that probably made you cry, but the way it was made makes it even more special.by Summer Anne BurtonBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail Here's the ad that's making everyone cry: View this video on YouTube youtube.com I just watched it at work and actual tears fell on my desk, so. But you may not have realized that the ad was made using a blend of traditional hand-drawn animation and gorgeous stop-motion sets. View this video on Vimeo vimeo.com That bunny was made by printing hundreds of hand-drawn images Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF And then actually physically placing them in the miniature winter wonderland. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF This is so cool. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF They even made dozens of tiny woodland pressies. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Now I'm crying again. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Humans, you can stay. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF H/T: Colossal thisiscolossal.com (And thanks to my mom for sending to me.)