This year’s Christmas commercial from the California Lottery delves into the theme of unattractive holiday sweaters. Created in collaboration with agency DnG via Spinach and production company Cornershop, the advertisement unfolds at a festive gathering where various individuals don Christmas-themed jumpers. Amidst the merriment, a mustached man at the piano sings a catchy song, set to the tune of the classic “Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas”.

The lyrics go, “Wear yourself an ugly little sweater, hideous and bright, itchy, garish, covered, covered with annoying lights. And when it brings you delight, you know that you did it right.” Towards the conclusion of the video, he poses the question, “Why do we enjoy donning ugly sweaters?” providing an answer: “For the same reason we give the gift of Scratchers. Because a little play can make your day.”

The California Lottery encourages viewers to share the joy of Scratchers as the ideal festive gift. The lottery’s assortment of holiday-themed scratchers includes titles like “Holiday Cash,” “Season Jolly,” “Pet Payout,” “Merry Multiplier,” “$1000 Loaded,” and more. Visit the California Lottery website to identify your ideal Scratchers match through the SCRATCHMAKER Quiz. Utilize various filters to find Scratchers based on game type or price, search by game name or number, pick your preferred Scratchers to view odds and prizes, and see how the games appear both scratched and unscratched. Additionally, you can learn game rules, discover 2nd Chance opportunities, and quickly check tickets through barcodes.