PRESS RELEASE: Jarlsberg Cheese
Written: Thursday 3rd December, 2009
FESTIVE FEUDS
The average family will have their first argument at 9.58am on Christmas Day, a survey revealed yesterday (weds).
After getting up early to see what Santa has brought them, tired, excited children and stressed out parents will fall out just before 10am.
Parents trying to tidy the house sees most rows erupt, along with high stress levels and arguments over what to watch on TV.
The average parent then ends up telling off their children for the first time by 11.07am.
A spokesman for Jarlsberg cheese said: ''Family flare-ups are bound to happen, particularly as there are lots of people together and tensions can be running high.
''There is so much excitement, high expectations and lots going on, but it's important to remember that Christmas can't always be perfect - not everything may run to plan.
''After all the early Christmas morning stresses, it's great to see that food shared round a table with the family is still described as the best bit of the day.
''I'd encourage parents not to put too much pressure on themselves on the day - it's your day too, so relax and be realistic.''
The study of 4,100 people revealed the average family gets out of bed just before 8am and is ready to open presents by 8.19am.
Once the wrapping paper has been torn off all the presents, they then sit down to breakfast at 9am, but not before they have tucked into a bit of chocolate at 8.39am.
But the strain of cooking the big Christmas dinner sees the average Brit start to sip their first alcoholic drink at 11.49am.
Dinner is finally served at 3.24pm; with 85 per cent of people have the traditional turkey with all the trimmings.
Almost a third even named this as their favourite bit of the day.
But all of the food and drink means the first person falls asleep at 4.59pm, with dad the person most likely to lose the battle of tiredness first.
And almost half of those who do nod off end up annoying the others with their loud snoring.
For those who manage to keep their eyes open, the family board games are bought out at 5.46pm.
The study also revealed that Christmas tradition is still well and truly alive as 13 per cent always go to church on Christmas day, while 27 per cent sit down to watch the Queen's Speech with their family.
And 38 per cent named spending time with the family as the best thing about Christmas Day.
The knitted patterned Christmas jumper emerged as the worst present to receive under the tree, followed by a dustpan and brush and the dreaded socks.
And the UK, Germany and Norway were named the most festive countries.
WHAT MAKES THE AVERAGE CHRISTMAS
Get up: 7.55am
Open presents: 8.19am
Eat breakfast: 9.02am
First munch on chocolate: 8.39am
Family argument: 9.58am
Tell off the kids at: 11.07am
Time of first alcoholic drink: 11.49am
Sit down to Christmas dinner: 3.24pm
First person falls asleep: 4.59pm
Play board game at: 5.46pm
Finally hit the sack: 11.39pm
Research conducted by global market research company www.onepoll.com
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