Top 10 least favourite Christmas chores - including wrapping gifts
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Brits have shared their top 10 least favourite chores over the Christmas season – with one in three (32%) least looking forward to tackling the massive pile of dirty dishes after Christmas dinner, a study has found.
A quarter hate having to clean up after their guests, while other necessary evils over the festive period include detangling fairy lights, cooking the Christmas meal – and even writing Christmas cards.
The poll of 4,000 adults, who celebrate Yuletide, also found that roughly half feel wrapping presents is a chore – with 62% of these getting frustrated with the amount of time it takes.
And 55% admit they completely lack any wrapping skills – rising to six in 10 millennials, and 69% of Gen Z, who feel this way.
In light of the findings, Pepsi MAX, which commissioned the research, has launched five free-of-charge gift-wrapping stations across the country, with a professional gift-wrapper on hand.
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Spokesman Dagmar Emery said: “The holiday season in the UK is a time for celebration, laughter, and memorable moments. We should be spending time with friends, family, and basking in the festive spirit – but there’s always a list of things to get done before the fun begins.”
The study also found that, to keep the time spent wrapping to a minimum, 60% will get all of their wrapping out of the way in one go, rather than spreading it out across the build-up to the festive season.
But while 41% of women would like to be able to offload their Christmas wrapping to someone else, this rises to 62% of men – opting for someone else to take care of the fuss, according to the survey, carried out via OnePoll.
Despite the reluctance to do the deed, 65% believe a well-wrapped gift makes for a more thoughtful present.
Dagmar Emery added: “In 2023, with the newly launched Christmas is Better with Pepsi MAX campaign, we’re creating experiences that save time, stress, and energy, allowing for a better holiday season – including offering respite from one of the least enjoyable chores, gift wrapping.
“Providing a personalised experience, that adds sentimentality and ease to the gift-giving process, we're ensuring that your Christmas is not just merry, but also better.”
TOP 10 MOST DISLIKED CHRISTMAS TASKS:
- Washing the dishes after a meal
- Cleaning up once guests have departed
- Detangling the fairy lights
- Wrapping presents
- Writing Christmas cards
- Buying presents
- Putting up decorations
- Cooking meals
- Attending festive parties (i.e. office parties)
- Entertaining guests
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