British expats miss family the most at Christmas, but those based abroad for more than 20 years miss carol singers more, according to Alliance & Leicester International.
While many expats embrace a 'barbecue on the beach' Christmas dinner, research shows most believe it does not make up for being unable to spend the festive season with family and friends. Perhaps unsurprisingly, 40% of expats missed family the most and 28% their friends, while a quarter said UK Christmas traditions such as carol singers and roasted chestnuts topped their 'most missed' list. Expats who live furthest away from Britain miss their UK-based families the most, followed by those seconded for work and those who have lived abroad for the shortest amount of time. However, expat...
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