Slideshow: the 10 things you’ll row about today

Desperate to sidestep the CDF this year? We’ve collected the top ten reasons behind flaring tempers on the day – don’t say you weren’t warned!

THE TELEVISION REMOTE is your enemy this Christmas.

At least, that is, if you are determined to avoid the dreaded Christmas Day Fight…

Disputes over who handles the channels is the primary reason for bust-ups on the day, according to a new survey.

But don’t assume you’re out of the woods just because you have grumpily relinquished control to an older relative – there are other pitfalls too.

Here’s a danger checklist to ensure a peaceful festive season, courtesy of Buffalo LinkStation.

Ignore it at your peril.

Slideshow: the 10 things you’ll row about today

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1. Ownership of the remote control
2. Noone helping mum with Christmas dinner
3. Mum stressing out over Christmas dinner
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4. Who does the washing up
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5. Cheating over a board game or charades
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6. What time to open presents
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7. Kids eating too much before dinner
8. What Christmas film to watch
9. Not tidying up the wrapping paper after opening presents
10. The children using mobile phones at the dinner table