A warning has been issued to Brits who plan to travel during the Christmas period this year.

Brits could be stopped by airport security for carrying certain Christmas related items, according to travel agent eShores.

Travelling with Christmas presents could ruin your holiday as 15% of people get stopped with prohibited items in their bags.

Brits travelling abroad for Christmas are being stopped at security for carrying Christmas puddings as we approach the busiest travel day of the festive period – December 22.

With UK airports reporting that 15% of travellers are getting their bags rejected at security for prohibited items, travel experts at eShores have issued a warning to travellers on the lesser-known travel dangers that could ruin your Christmas.

Being conscious of these top three tips will help you avoid any Christmas blunders.

Prohibited Christmas pudding

Many travellers pack festive foods to share with their loved ones when they arrive at their destination (e.g. mince pies, Christmas puddings, or cured meats).

But be warned, these might violate import rules in places where meat and dairy products are heavily restricted.

Christmas pudding containing suet (a type of animal fat) is not allowed to be taken into the EU from the UK due to regulations on meat products.

Packing wrapped Christmas presents

Christmas travellers may try to get ahead of their festive preparations, and come equipped with presents in their hand luggage to protect them or save space in checked baggage.

However, security staff may be obligated to unwrap these items to inspect their contents, especially if the gifts contain electronics, liquids over 100ml, or sharp objects like children’s toys.

To avoid any complications, make sure to do your Christmas wrapping when you arrive instead of before going through the airport.

Beware of social media ‘dream holiday’ giveaways

Everyone has seen those enticing Facebook posts promising luxury Christmas holidays for just a share and a like, but sadly, they’re often too good to be true.

Scammers use these to collect personal data and even spread malware. To stay safe, always verify the legitimacy of competitions and never share personal information on public posts.