South Africa, Dec. 1 -- This year's festive ad gives the classic "genie in a lamp" story a distinctly South African Christmas twist. It's filled with heartfelt family moments, humour, music and the joy of sharing great food.

The spot opens on an elderly couple strolling along a sunny December beach. When the matriarch discovers an enamel kettle washed up on the shore, she rubs it clean of sand and accidentally summons the Christmas Genie, a wonderful character whose powers only work in December. From there, the Genie grants her three wishes, each one more charming and entertaining than the last.

A South African classic reimagined

For her first wish, she asks for the iconic Mango Groove to follow her around all December playing Christma...