With work parties, catching up with friends and extra time at home with extended families, many of us find ourselves drinking more over Christmas.
A few painful hangovers aren't the only price we pay for this: Brits consume a colossal 21,000 extra calories during December, according to a survey from genetics company 23andMe.
Much of this extra intake is down to traditional treats such as mince pies and chocolate selection boxes, but we also drink more over the festive season, with beer, wine and prosecco topping the list.
It's easy to forget that what we drink can be calorific too (especially after we've had a few!).
It looks delicious but could hit your waistline if you over do it (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
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While Christmas is a time for making merry, not calorie counting, being aware of what's in our much-loved seasonal drinks can help prevent us from overdoing it.
So, in case you were wondering, here is what's in many of our favourite Christmas drinks:
Spirits
Baileys : A 50ml measure of Baileys contains about 163.5 calories, and nearly 8g of fat. It's 17% ABV (alcohol by volume), for those keeping track of their alcohol intake, too.
Brandy : If you leave a 50ml measure of brandy out for Santa on Christmas Eve, he'll be taking on about 103.5 calories. At around 40% ABV, he'll also be unsafe to drive the sleigh after a few stops.
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Sherry : Sherry has about 58 calories per 50ml serving, and they can range from 15 - 22% ABV, so it's worth checking the label if you're keeping an eye on your alcohol intake.
Gin : It's not a classic Christmas drink, but as it's popular all year round, why not at Christmas too? A large 50ml measure of gin (37.5% ABV) has around 103.5 calories.
Whiskey : A 50ml glass of Scotch has about 111 calories, and comes at a minimum of 40% ABV.
Wine
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A small glass of red or rose wine (120ml) contains about 83 calories, while white sits at about 77 calories. Most wine is around 12-15% ABV.
Mulled wine : We all have our own mulled wine recipe, but according to Weight Loss Resources , a small glass of mulled wine (120ml) could contain about 227 calories.
Beware assuming it'll keep you sober because it's hot: it's estimated that about 85% of alcohol survives the heating process, so a wine with 13% ABV would reduce to about 11%.
Champagne : Christmas only comes once a year, so what better time to treat yourself to a quality tipple like champagne.
A 120ml glass of contains about 89 calories and is usually around 12% ABV, the same as two pigs in blankets.
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Prosecco: Prosecco is considered a lower calorie option when it comes to drinking - a 120ml glass usually contains a little over 80 calories.
'Skinny prosecco' products are now available too, for those who are extra health conscious, which claims to have around 67 calories per glass.
Prosecco is also slightly lower in alcohol than other wines, at around 11-12% ABV.
Bucks Fizz: Lots of us like to start our Christmas with a bucks fizz - while the alcohol content is reduced, the calorie count is fairly similar to a full glass of prosecco.
Beer
A pint of 4% lager can contain about 180 calories, while a pint of ale or stout at 5% at contain as much as 250 calories.
Seasonal specials
Eggnog : Arguably more of a dessert than a drink, the eggs, sugar and condensed milk in egg nogg mean you can expect to be consuming about 170 calories in a 120ml serving.
While recipes vary, it's a similar alcohol level to a Baileys, with some recipes containing about 14% ABV.
Snowball : You consume about 117 calories with a 120ml snowball. However, diluting a 14-20% Advocaat with lemonade for the drink will keep alcohol consumption fairly low.
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Many of us get worried about piling on the pounds this time of year: the survey results show that nearly a third of Brits are on a regular diet during the year, but most of us (73%) break this habit during December.
Alice Mackintosh, nutritionist and author of The Happy Kitchen , said: "There's nothing wrong with enjoying a bit more of what you fancy during Christmas-time, but we should be cautious about the impacts of going overboard, not just for our waistlines but also for our overall well-being."
However, over-indulging and then crash dieting are thought to be an ineffective way of staying healthy.
With January often considered to be the worst time to start dieting, trying to enjoy your Christmas in moderation could be a better answer.
And of course it's important to remember that if you are worried that your drinking is unhealthy, you can visit drinkaware.co.uk to get more information, or chat to a professional.
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