It’s that time of year again — the Christmas ads are coming. 

One particular advert that is getting Twitter all riled up is the offering from Tesco, which features a cross-section of British families getting ready for the big day. 

Among those families is a Muslim family and, honestly, it’s thrown the internet into turmoil. 

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After the advert screened for the first time last week, an avalanche of threats to boycott the store for “erasing” Christmas began to emerge. 

One Twitter user launched a poll and, after more than 1,300 votes, 50% of respondents said they would be boycotting the store. 

In defence of its advert, Tesco responded by saying that “everyone is welcome at Tesco this Christmas and we’re proud to celebrate the many ways our customers come together over the festive season.” 

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And the supermarket isn’t alone in this one. 

Some users pointed out the illogical arguments of some of the “haters.” 

Others spoke up in support of the advert, which they say shows an “accurate representation” of the British population. 

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And others — in a classic British response — saw the funny side. 

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Fury at a Muslim Family in Tesco's Christmas Ad Has Sparked a Massive Outpouring of Support

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