More than half of Brits like to simply sit back and enjoy the show during the Christmas period — and, among those that don't, typically include mothers and older siblings

It turns out Mum is the real star of Christmas , with a huge 81% of Brits admitting there’s always one person who makes the big day happen — and nearly half say it’s Mum (47%). Older siblings trail behind at 14%, and poor old Dad clocks in at just 8%.

A new study reveals that only 39% of the nation are true “ Christmas Makers” — the unsung heroes who graft behind the scenes while the remaining 61% simply sit back and enjoy the show.

Research from Coca-Cola has unwrapped the tell-tale signs you’re the one pulling the festive strings: doing the big Christmas food shop (41%), slogging over the entire lunch solo (37%),

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