GMA broke tradition by using a CGI-animated campaign instead of a celebrity-heavy live-action video. It featured three short stories—Magic Crayons, Magic Phonograph, and Magic Wand—to remind viewers of the wonder of the season.
ABSCBN Christmas Station ID 2009: A Nostalgic Look Back - Ftp
GMA's Christmas Station IDs are more than marketing; they are "cultural artifacts" that document the values of the time. While rival network ABS-CBN is often noted for emotional storytelling, GMA's entries frequently highlight such as being Mapagmahal sa Pamilya (loving of family), Maka-Diyos (God-fearing), and Mapagmalasakit (compassionate).