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Hardest things to master at Christmas – including perfecting Brussels sprouts
Hardest things to master at Christmas - including perfecting Brussels sprouts,The top 50 list of hard things to master for the festive season - buying great gifts for family and making good gravy

Hardest things to master at Christmas – including perfecting Brussels sprouts

The hardest things to master at Christmas include untangling fairy lights, making delicious sprouts, faking enthusiasm for gifts and buying enough batteries.

While the elements most difficult to get right are working out what to buy for family members, wrapping awkwardly shaped objects – and getting the roast dinner timings spot-on.

Research of 2,000 adults who celebrate the holiday revealed making the right amount of food and not giving in to stress when things go wrong also made the top 50 list.

And 13% reckon it’s impossible to stick to a budget when it comes to buying presents.

The research was commissioned by Tesco as part of its campaign to #Standforjoy this Christmas, which has appointed a panel of Advisors to "The Christmas Party" – the tongue-in-cheek party featured in its festive advert – to help the nation’s festivities run smoothly.

Some of the advisory roles include a "Master of Mains" – able to perfect a Christmas dinner, and a "Chief Sip" who has a cocktail for everyone and will be filled by TV barman, Merlin Griffiths.

Tesco has appointed a panel of experts as Advisors to The Christmas Party, the tongue-in-cheek party featured in its festive advert, to help fix the nation’s niggles as one in 10 find it hard to master making sprouts taste delicious.
Tesco has appointed a panel of experts as Advisors to The Christmas Party, the tongue-in-cheek party featured in its festive advert, to help fix the nation’s niggles as one in 10 find it hard to master making sprouts taste delicious. (Image: Tesco)