10.13am on Christmas Day? Time for your first family argument!
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Research has revealed that family rows on Christmas Day happen earlier than you might expect.
While Christmas is often seen as a time for goodwill, it can also bring a bit of tension.
According to a study by Travelodge, which surveyed 2,000 British households, the average family will have around five arguments on 25 December, with the first kicking off at 10.13am.
The second disagreement is likely to happen just over two hours later, at 12.24pm, often sparked by the kids. After unwrapping their presents, 38 per cent of children reportedly complain about getting the wrong gift from Santa.
If you thought things might settle down after lunch, think again. Between 1pm and 3pm, 45 per cent of parents admit to arguing – perhaps fuelled by festive drinks.
Christmas dinner, served at 2.23pm on average, brings a brief pause in the drama, but an hour later, another row might start. Whether it’s over dry turkey or overcooked Brussels sprouts, lunchtime disagreements are common.
As evening rolls in, the next squabble often occurs at 6.05pm, when 15 per cent of families fight over control of the TV remote. Later, at 7.25pm, 7 per cent of older relatives may argue over a game of charades during a post-dinner round of entertainment.
Finally, after a long day filled with presents, food, and drinks, the last row of the day tends to happen at 10.15pm.
Relationship psychologists say that family tensions can boil over at Christmas as people who don’t often spend time together are suddenly under one roof for the whole day. The key to a less argumentative Christmas Day, apparently? Managing your expectations and trying to relax!
The survey found the typical British Christmas Day looks like this:
8am - Wake-up
9am - Have breakfast
10am - Start eating the sweet selection boxes and chocolate tins
10.13am - First family argument
12pm - The drinks cabinet is opened
12.42pm - Children get told off
1.30pm - Parents row over alcohol consumption
2pm - Parents "discuss" length of time it is taking to get the food on the table
12.23pm - Family eat Christmas dinner
3.24pm - Table bickering begins
6.05pm - First argument over ownership of remote control
7.25pm - Play games (charades, board games)
10.30pm - Bedtime
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