Beaverbrooks has come up with a list of things you shouldn't do when you're planning to propose at Chrsitmas- and to be fair- they have a point!
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Blurt a proposal after too many drinks- You will probably drop the ring, slur your words or worse, throw up over your partner.
Give the engagement ring as their only present- If you give them other things- they won't suspect- if you only give them a small, ring sized box- they'll know immediately what it is.
Propose during Eastenders, Dr.Who or the Queen's speech- Your partner is bound to watch one of them on Christmas day- if they don't know you're proposing, they won't have set the record button. Your proposal will forever be tainted by the fact you made them miss their favourite TV show.
Pop the question during turkey preparation- It may burn or get dropped on the floor- your marriage may be in tact but your Christmas will be ruined.
Accidentally hide the ring in a plate served up to Gran- She may choke on the wedding ring- and if not she's probably not the most discreet of people if she found it.
Arrange an elaborate stunt, such as a Christmas elf flash mob, unless you know they'd like it- If you know she's embarrassed at being the centre of attention- choose a moment after everyone's gone home.
Tell everybody so that your partner is the last to know- People don't like to feel deceived so tell those you can trust and those who need to know but not your entire family and friends.
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