From sprouts to Boxing Day leftover sandwiches to putting up the decorations - these are the 35 things we love about Christmas

Putting up the decorations were also high on the list as was settling down to a Christmas special episode on the telly together. Despite them polarising the nation, sitting down to sprouts on Christmas Day is one of the highlights of the festive period Getting dressed up on Christmas morning, tasting that first mince pie, sharing a massive tin of chocolates with a festive filmand enjoying leftover sandwiches on Boxing Day also made the final list. The research, from M&S Credit Card, also reveals that Brits like to play board games, can’t get enough of the scent of the Christmas tree and are proud to wear a Christmas jumper. Paul Stokes, M&S Credit Card, said: “It’s great to see just how much there is that makes Christmas feel like such a special time for so many of us, whether it’s the first mince pie of the season, sitting down to Christmas dinner or shopping while listening to festive carols, there is so much we look forward to as a nation. “Our research also indicates that many Brits are confident they’ll have a fantastic Christmas, even if they may be planning to spend a little less during the festive period than last year. "Many have been making an effort to not only save up but also look for ways to be more savvy when it comes to their festive spending too, whether that’s starting their Christmas shopping early, setting a budget or earning rewards on their festive purchases so that they can earn vouchers to save money on their shopping in the New Year.” Festive favourites Being together with family and friends Treating loved ones to a special gift Decorating the house Watching a Christmas special on the telly Watching younger family members open their stockings Entertaining friends and family Hearing Christmas songs while out shopping Mince pies Seeing shop windows dressed in festive decorations Christmas lights being switched on Eating chocolate in the morning Sharing a massive tin of chocolates during a movie Boxing Day leftover sandwiches Playing board games The smell of the Christmas tree Wearing Christmas jumpers Making the table look pretty The chaos of getting Christmas lunch on the table A Christmas tipple A Boxing Day walk Getting dressed up on Christmas morning Everyone looking silly in their cracker hats Sprouts Buying a present for your pet Changing into your pyjamas straight after lunch Mulled wine Family members nodding off in an armchair Singing carols Shaking your presents to see what you got Bucks Fizz Tucking into your first Christmas sandwich of the year Leaving a mince pie out for Father Christmas Lighting the fire Going to the pub for a quick drink on Christmas Day A visit to Santa’s grotto