Christmas party season is already here - but how much of a party animal are you really?
Would you happily be out every night from now until Christmas Eve? Or do you need to recharge your batteries at regular intervals?
Well, a new survey says the average reveller can make it through five nights out in a row during the festive season before they need a night in to recover.
However, that figure hides a range of different attitudes.
A tenth of people feel they need a night in after just one night out over the winter.
And a third would happily spend every night at home during the winter months.
The study of 2,000 adults was carried out by OnePoll on behalf of wood burning stove manufacturer Contura.
Psychologist Dr Becky Spelman said: “As a species we are fundamentally territorial, which means for most people home is very important on an emotional, as well as a practical level.
“During the winter months, with the long hours of darkness, it makes sense for us to want to hunker down in our ‘den’, taking care of ourselves and the people and things we hold dear.
“Scandinavians have a word - 'hygge' in Denmark or 'mysig' in Sweden - that encompasses the concept of ‘snug’.
“This is the feeling that we all aspire to when we plan a cosy night in - on our own, or with our loved ones.”
“The chemical serotonin has an effect on how relaxed and happy one feels and tends to be more associated with summer months.
"When the levels dip in winter, this can lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder.
“Finding pleasure and sources of happiness at home, by focusing on our own comfort and wellbeing, is an adaptive way of responding to challenging environmental conditions.
“Dedicating some time in our lives to enjoying being snug, cosy and happy in the comfort of our own home is not just lovely, it’s also part of a balanced, healthy approach to self-care.”
Either that, or we're all just knackered.
