11 things that always happen when the family get together at Christmas

It's that time of year again!

Author: Laura ThorntonPublished 17th Nov 2023

One of the best parts of Christmas is getting all the family together – it’s fun and full of laughs and surprises. However, there always seem to be a few things that predictably happen every year.

Can you relate?

Check out the 11 things that ALWAYS happen at Christmas:

1) The kids (...and sometimes adults) will try and guess the presents

2) And someone will always pick up an obvious-shaped present and go 'oh, I wonder what this is!' – yes, we know it's a Toblerone...

3) We're feeling tipsy by 10.30am, but we only sipped the sherry for the trifle! Honest!

4) There's always one person who gets all the cracker presents – how do you do it?!

5) Something will get burnt… but we smile and pretend it's delicious, because you know, it's Christmas.

6) The kids will complain about Brussels sprouts – we had to eat them so they should too!

7) The carpets always come out stained – whether it's gran with her sherry or dad with his beer, there's always spillage.

8) There will be a group nap in front of the TV – we try and stay awake for Elf, though!

9) You'll find room for more food – the rumbles will happen around 6pm for round two of the turkey and stuffing.

10) Someone will eat all the good chocolate – Christmas eating is a game, you have to be fast.

11) You'll remember just how much you love family time – we all need to get together more, guys!

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