It's Christmas Day, and many people around the country will be starting their morning with a pre-dinner Bucks Fizz.
For some, the rest of the day isn't complete without a few proseccos, beers, post-dinner Bailey's and some festive cocktails.
All this can lead up to a pretty painful hangover the next day – your body's way of reminding you about how much you drank the night before.
From headaches, fatigue, nausea and dehydration – it can be hard to live with the consequences post-drinking.
But according to Birmingham-based GP Dr Anita Raja, you can actually avoid a hangover by doing certain things before and after the booze.
Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Dr Raja explained: "Hangovers are nasty can you leave you with headaches, dizziness, nausea, tiredness and dehydration. The breakdown product of ethanol - acetaldehyde is the main culprit for most of these symptoms."
But there are things you can do to limit the symptoms. Thankfully, Dr Raja has shared two particular mistakes that people make before drinking.
According to the GP, some of the main mishaps are drinking on an empty stomach and not drinking enough water.
Dr Raja explained: "Never go out drinking on an empty stomach.
"It's a good idea do have a light meal before you go out, but make sure it's not spicy as it may further damage the lining of your stomach."
The GP recommends eating yoghurt before you start drinking, which she says is an "excellent stomach liner".
Secondly, Dr Raja says you have to drink plenty of water before and while you're drinking alcohol.
The NHS recommends drinking six to eight glass of water a day – and this is particularly important to keep up the next day when you'll be feeling dehydrated.
Dr Raja added: "Drink plenty of fluids and try and avoid drinking too much alcohol too quickly. Pace yourself!"
Keep in mind that "It can take up to 24 hours to recover from a hangover. So drink sensibly," adds Dr Raja.
The NHS recommends not drinking more than 14 units of alcohol a week on a regular basis.
That is equivalent to six pints of average-strength beer, or 10 small glasses of lower-strength wine.
Regularly drinking more than this can be damaging for your health.
Do you have any anti-hangover tips that actually work? Let us know in the comments below.
