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A Lot Of People Eat Xmas Dinner While Watching TV

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Christmas is a time to spending quality time with family and friends, but many of us are still spending most of it glued to the TV - even at dinner time.

Over a third of people will keep an eye on the TV while tucking into their Christmas dinner this year, according to research.

A poll for RadioTimes.com looked at how much time Britons spend watching the small screen on Christmas Day.

More than a third (35%) admitted that they always or sometimes fail to turn off the telly while enjoying their roast turkey and trimmings.

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25 Christmas Dinner Ideas

Christmas Tree Cheese Board (01 of25)

You can basically make this with any type of cheese or grapes. Don't forget that added rosemary for cuteness! Get the recipe from Cakescottage here.

Maple Brown Sugar Ham (02 of25)

The best part? You can make this in your crock pot. Get the recipe from Life in the Lofthouse here.

Mashed Potatoes With Horseradish And Garlic (03 of25)

A surprising, yet delicious combination. Get the recipe from Add A Pinch here.

Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread(04 of25)

This adorable pull-apart bread is topped with fresh basil and rosemary. Get the recipe from Eclectic Recipes here.

Loaded Scalloped Potatoes (05 of25)

Hey look, more potatoes! These scalloped potatoes are made with cheddar cheese and Greek yogurt, so they're kind of healthy. Get the recipe from Melanie Makes here.

Homemade Dinner Rolls(06 of25)

This recipe will take you a total of three hours. But come on, you can't go wrong with homemade bread. Get the recipe from Roxana's Home Baking here.

Loaded Hasselback Potatoes (07 of25)

A carb-filled classic, these loaded potatoes can be topped with just about any ingredient. Get the recipe from Tablespoon here.

White Wine Mushroom Bruschetta (08 of25)

A little bit of Chardonnay and a little bit of mushroom and you have a flavourful take on bruschetta. Get the recipe from Amuse Your Bouche here.

Christmas Caprese Wreath Salad(09 of25)

How gorgeous is this edible wreath? Made with plum tomatoes and a pound of bocconcini, this appetizer looks way too good to eat. Get the recipe from TASTE here.

Boursin and Gruyère Spinach and Artichoke Gratin Dip(10 of25)

And this is how you take a simple artichoke dip and make it spectacular. Get the recipe from Serious Eats here.

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus (11 of25)

Just proof that when you wrap something in bacon, it automatically becomes delicious. Get the recipe from Paleoso here.

Glazed Kielbasa Bites (12 of25)

These bites are topped with pineapple slices and teriyaki sauce. Get the recipe from Real Housemoms here.

Roast Beef With Coffee Gravy (13 of25)

Yes, you read that right — coffee gravy.Get the recipe from Closet Cooking here.

Tandoori Turkey (14 of25)

If you want to make your turkey stand out this season, take the tandoori route. Get the recipe from Epicurious here.

Pear, Pomegranate and Spinach Salad(15 of25)

Another starter idea, this fresh salad combines fruit, cheese and tons of spinach. Get the recipe from Cooking Classy here.

Smoked Salmon Crostini(16 of25)

Another easy starter, this crostini is made with smoked salmon and Greek yogurt. Get the recipe from Tori Avey here.

Fried Pimiento Cheese Balls With Ranch Dipping Sauce(17 of25)

Three words: fried cheese balls. Get the recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen here.

Spinach Quiche (18 of25)

If your holiday dinner is actually a holiday lunch, treat your guests to a quiche. Get the recipe from Spoon Fork Bacon here.

Crispy Baked Onion Rings(19 of25)

Now, potatoes may get all the love at your holiday dinner, which is why you should consider changing things up this year with these baked onion rings. Get the recipe from Cooks With Cocktails here.

Ginger Braised Beef Roast(20 of25)

This beef recipe is made with soy sauce, honey and orange juice. Get the recipe from Rock Recipes here.

Roast Vegetable Mix (21 of25)

Vegetarians will love it and meat eaters will enjoy it as a side. Get the recipe from Jamie Oliver here.

English Muffin Bread Pizzas (22 of25)

If you have a few kids to please this season, they'll like these mini pizzas — you can always get them to add their own toppings. Get the recipe from Foodie With Family here.

Posh Piggies (23 of25)

For dipping purposes, try mayo or apricot jelly. Get the recipe from Recipes And Me here.

Jerk Turkey Skewer(24 of25)

Looking for another take on turkey? Try it with jerk seasoning. Get the recipe from Good To Know Recipes here.

Leftover Hambone Soup(25 of25)

Leftovers? No worries, make a soup out of it! Get the recipe from Damn Delicious here.

The research also found that 15% will spend five to eight hours in front of the box, and 9% more than an eight-hour stint on December 25.

Around 35% will sit down to between three and five hours, while 34% will watch just one to three.

More than a third (40%) said that they could not live without TV on Christmas Day while wifi access (24%) and a smart phone (16%) were also deemed essentials.

Half (50%) said that they thought there are more TV repeats on Christmas Day than there were in the past.

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The Queen's Christmas message appears to be more popular this year - 46% said they would not tune in for the occasion, down from 64% last year.

But only 5% named the annual address as the Christmas TV they could not miss.

RadioTimes.com editor Tim Glanfield said: "Christmas is a time for family, but it's also a time for great TV and movies and it seems nothing comes between some families and their festive viewing - not even Christmas dinner."

Over 1,100 people were surveyed for the poll.

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