Children crying on Santa's knee has topped a poll of the most embarrassing moments for parents at Christmas. Other cringeworthy events include youngsters telling a relative they don't like their present, asking them how much it cost, or opening the wrong gift.
The poll, of 2,000 parents, revealed 15 per cent of youngsters told someone what their gift was before they had opened it and 12 per cent cheekily ate all the chocolates from the Christmas tree.
A fifth of parents have embarrassing photos as a result of a trip to Santa's grotto - with 38 per cent of kids pulling off Santa's beard and 35 per cent running away.
And nearly one in five parents (18 per cent) have been left mortified after their child wept during a visit to see Santa. These
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