A new poll has named the top 10 unsung heroes who make Christmas what it is - and they're not who you might expect Brits admit they forget about the people working behind the scenes (Image: Getty Images)

According to a recent survey, the true heroes of Christmas are NHS staff , grocery workers, police officers, firefighters and carers. And a whopping 89% of respondents agreed that the festive season wouldn't be the same without these key workers' tireless efforts.

The poll, which surveyed 2,000 adults who celebrate Christmas , identified the top 10 individuals who make the magic happen with supermarket and shop workers (70%), bin collectors (63%), postal workers (60%), and farmers (55%) all made the list. Hospitality staff, foster carers, and street cleaners were also hailed

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