The top 10 most ‘disliked’ Christmas chores revealed from gift wrapping to office parties

WASHING up after Christmas dinner, detangling lights and wrapping presents are among the most disliked festive chores.

A study of 4,000 adults found 32 per cent named the mammoth task of cleaning the dishes on Christmas Day as the worst, closely followed by cleaning up after guests (25 per cent).

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Others loathe having to write cards, buy presents and put up decorations.

It also emerged that when it comes to wrapping presents, around half of adults simply see it as a chore.

The study was commissioned by Pepsi MAX, which has created five free-of-charge gift-wrapping stations across the country, with a professional gift-wrapper on hand.

Spokesperson, 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 of those who don’t enjoy wrapping presents, 62 per cent get fed up with the time it takes.

And 55 per cent admitted they simply do not have any wrapping skills, with this rising to 69 per cent of Gen Z and 60 per cent of millennials.

To keep the time spent wrapping to a minimum, 60 per cent 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 per cent of women would like to be able to offload their Christmas wrapping to someone else.

"This rises to 62 per cent 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 per cent 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.”