THE SEASON OF GIFTING

As the year comes to an end, the season of celebration and gift-giving arrives once again. And while most retailers echo the familiar message of warmth, family, and giving to others, this year Central Department Store takes a different approach. Beyond the tradition of gifting to friends, partners, or family, Central invites everyone to also give a gift to themselves through the Central Black Midnight Sale, the biggest event of the year among all four annual sales. With a wide range of promotions and products at special prices, it is the perfect time to treat yourself.

When it comes to gift-giving, Wolf BKK discovered an insight that many times, the feeling behind a gift matters more than what is inside the box. Connecting this with the idea of giving a gift to oneself led to the concept “The Season of Gifting... to Yourself, Too.” This simple shift reframes holiday generosity to include not only others but also you.”

In collaboration with acclaimed director Ter Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit, this insight was brought to life through a warm and playful film that tells the story of a family exchanging gifts with one another. A mother gives to her daughter, a daughter gives to her father, and a father gives to his wife. But when each box is opened, the gifts inside turn out to be for themselves, reflecting the honest, modern truth about how people really shop during big sale seasons and capturing it in the most relatable way.

By embracing the reality that self-gifting is part of today’s holiday behavior, Central celebrates the joy of giving outward and inward at the same time.

Credits
Brand: Central Department Store
Agency: Wolf BKK, Thailand
Chief Creative Officer: Torsak Chuenprapar
Creative Group Head: Greepol Boonsrangsom
Art Director: Pattarawan Luangsa-ard
General Manager: Natdhee Sopondhitipun
Group Communications Director: Sansuda Chuaphanich
Communications Managers: Thananya Piyacharoenwattana
Agency’s Producers: Chanoknan Wongwises

Production House: .HAPPY ENDING FILM
Director: Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit