Watch Your Back, Christmas Is About… Why Some People Find The Festive Season Risky

T’is the season to be jolly! The season to be festive! The season to be… careful?

We’re serious. A recent poll has revealed the most common seasonal scrapes, aches and pains as a result of our Christmas festivities.

Catching a cold and slipping on ice take the top two spots for causes of seasonal aches and pains.

Other common complaints include: indigestion from over-indulgence, paper cuts from present-wrapping and tension headaches from all the pressure of preparations.

Phew.

However, the poll, carried out by Panadol, showed that the benefits far outweigh the risks, with the vast majority of people looking forward to the festive season.

So what are we to look out for?

Watch your back guys… Christmas is about…

The Festive Season’s Top Risks

Getting a cold

Slipping on ice or snow

Indigestion from over-indulgence

Paper-cuts from gift wrapping

Tension headache from the pressure of preparations

A burn while cooking the Christmas meal

Scratches from Christmas tree branches

Injuries from stepping on Christmas decorations

Cuts from chopping veg for the Christmas meal

Burns from drinking mulled beverages 

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