The Pink Times
Aa
  • Home
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Europe
    • India
    • Middle East
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
  • Activism
  • Media
  • Law
  • Politics
  • Health
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Drag
    • Books
    • Entertainment
    • Drag
    • Fashion
    • History
    • Love
    • People
    • Photography
    • Religion
  • Lifestyle
  • Money
  • Sports
  • People
Reading: Watch: When Harry met Santa – Norwegian Christmas ad celebrates gay rights anniversary
Share
Aa
The Pink Times
Search
  • Home
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Europe
    • India
    • Middle East
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
  • Activism
  • Media
  • Law
  • Politics
  • Health
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Drag
    • Books
    • Entertainment
    • Drag
    • Fashion
    • History
    • Love
    • People
    • Photography
    • Religion
  • Lifestyle
  • Money
  • Sports
  • People
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
The Pink Times > Culture > Entertainment > Watch: When Harry met Santa – Norwegian Christmas ad celebrates gay rights anniversary
EntertainmentEuropeMedia

Watch: When Harry met Santa – Norwegian Christmas ad celebrates gay rights anniversary

The Pink Times
The Pink Times November 25, 2021
Updated 2021/11/25 at 3:33 PM
Share

OSLO, Nov 25 (Reuters) – Norway’s state-owned postal service Posten is marking 50 years since Norway decriminalised same-sex relationships with a heartwarming Christmas ad in which Santa Claus strikes up a romance with a man called Harry.

In the nearly four-minute film here called “When Harry met Santa” – a nod to the 1989 romantic comedy “When Harry met Sally…” starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan – Harry spots Santa delivering gifts to his home.

- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Meeting again each Christmas over a number of years, the two slowly build a bond. But Santa’s busy schedule only allows for fleeting encounters – until he enrols Norway’s Posten to help with deliveries and the two are finally able to spend time together, and to kiss in the final scene.

“This year it’s all about love – highlighting the fact that 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Norway,” Posten said in a statement.

“In addition to showing the flexibility of our services, we want to put it in a socially relevant setting,” it said.

With some 14,000 employees overall, government-owned Posten also has variety among its staff in terms of age, gender, religion, sexual orientation and ethnicity.

“Everyone should feel welcome, seen, heard, and included. This year’s Christmas ad embraces this,” it said.

Reactions to the ad were overwhelmingly positive, a spokesperson for the mail service said.

Among those who commented publicly was former U.S. ambassador to Denmark Rufus Gifford, who is himself gay.

“Oh man I love Scandinavia. Imagine if the US Post Office put out an ad like this,” he tweeted here.

Oh man I love Scandinavia. Imagine if the US Post Office put out an ad like this:

🇳🇴❤️

When Harry met Santa https://t.co/m0aKRagteB via @YouTube

— Rufus Gifford (@rufusgifford) November 25, 2021

The “When Harry met Santa” ad was made by Norwegian creative agency POL and producers B-Reel Films.

TAGGED: Christmas, decriminalisation, Norway, Post, US Post Office

Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts and more!
Please wait...

Thank you for sign up!

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
The Pink Times November 25, 2021
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Tumblr Reddit VKontakte Telegram Email
Share

Latest Articles

Iceland Supermarket CEO Retracts HIV Needle Attack Claims, Faces Criticism
Money United Kingdom
Australia to Host ‘Swiftposium,’ World’s First Conference on Taylor Swift’s Global Impact
Asia Pacific Music
Country Singer Adam Mac Drops Out of Kentucky Festival Amid LGBTQ+ Controversy
Music
Baldur’s Gate 3: The Queerest RPG Delighting Gamers Worldwide
Gaming
Cassandro: A Champion’s Unveiling of Queer Liberation
Film

Most Viewed Posts

  • Hot Photos from Paul’s Book “Larrikin Prince” Unleashed
  • A Shift in Perspective: The Art of Male Nude Photography
  • Vintage Nude Mormon Bodybuilders: Unveiling the Forbidden Past of Utah’s Physique Models
  • Hot and Sexy: A Visual Exploration of Masculine Bravado and Regal Splendor
  • The Ginger Sensation of RuPaul’s Drag Race: A Tribute to Bryce Eilenberg
  • About
  • Partner with Us: Reach Our LGBTQ Community
  • Subscribe to LGBTQ+ news and updates
The Pink Times
Follow US

All rights reserved

News. Culture. Tea.

Must-read stories we're talking about across our community. Sign up for The Pink Times newsletter

Please wait...

Thank you for sign up!

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Register Lost your password?