A small hardware store is winning the holiday season with their touching Christmas ad that reminds us all to be kids.
Haford Hardware is a locally owned, traditional hardware store in Rhayader, Mid-Wales. On their Facebook page, owners Alan, Pauline and Tom describe the shop as, “Situated in the centre of Rhayader is one of the oldest businesses in the town- Hafod Hardware. The shop is a traditional old fashioned Ironmongers with wooden flooring and walls and ceiling lined in pine. The shop is not “Open All Hours”, but we have been open since 1895.”
When you walk into the store, you are instantly met with a dose of nostalgia. From the interior decorations all the way to the hardware store ‘smell,’ Hafod is a welcome trip back in time. But their recent Christmas ad has thrust the local store into the 21st century after the video went viral.
Filmed by owner Tom, the sweet video features his own 2-year-old son as the star. We see the young boy wake up and begin his daily routine.
Later, he heads into work at Hafod’s Hardware where the little tot can be seen ringing up customers and cleaning the aisles. At the very end of the advertisement, a powerful sentiment is shown on the screen. “Be A Kid This Christmas.”
The entire video cost about $132 to create but it’s impact across the globe is far greater than any number. With millions of views online, viewers are reminding themselves to appreciate the holiday season and find the joy, just like when we were children.
SOURCE: GodTube
CREDIT: Hafod Hardware
Originally published Wednesday, 22 December 2021.
