Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

€2 a Month €5 a Month One-off amount
Christmas

Slideshow: the 10 things you’ll row about today

Desperate to sidestep the CDF this year? We’ve collected the top ten reasons behind flaring tempers on the day – don’t say you weren’t warned!
6.30am, 25 Dec 2010
1.1k

THE TELEVISION REMOTE is your enemy this Christmas.

At least, that is, if you are determined to avoid the dreaded Christmas Day Fight…

Disputes over who handles the channels is the primary reason for bust-ups on the day, according to a new survey.

But don’t assume you’re out of the woods just because you have grumpily relinquished control to an older relative – there are other pitfalls too.

Here’s a danger checklist to ensure a peaceful festive season, courtesy of Buffalo LinkStation.

Ignore it at your peril.

Slideshow: the 10 things you’ll row about today
1 / 10

  • 1. Ownership of the remote control

  • 2. Noone helping mum with Christmas dinner

  • 3. Mum stressing out over Christmas dinner

    James Vaughan via Creative Commons Source: James Vaughan via Creative Commons

  • 4. Who does the washing up

    Source: Image: Bruce via Creative Commons

  • 5. Cheating over a board game or charades

    Image: Debeth via Creative Commons

  • 6. What time to open presents

    Image: Diana via Creative Commons

  • 7. Kids eating too much before dinner

  • 8. What Christmas film to watch

  • 9. Not tidying up the wrapping paper after opening presents

  • 10. The children using mobile phones at the dinner table


Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.
Learn More Support The Journal

Author
Send Tip or Correction
Close
JournalTv
News in 60 seconds
The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie