Broken oven, lost dentures and ruined raclette among Christmas Day calamities

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dentures accidentally being thrown away with wrapping paper and an oven door snapping off are among the Christmas Day calamities that have been dealt with in recent years by an insurance giant. We urge everyone to stay vigilant over the holidays to ensure their celebrations remain merry and bright Hannah Davidson, Aviva Cookers and hobs have also been damaged while cooking Christmas dinner, including a claim where the oven door snapped off. Aviva has also dealt with claims for lost valuables, including watches, phones, gold and diamond rings, as well as lost dentures after they were thrown out with wrapping paper. “If you plan on being away for the holiday season, shutting off your water at the mains and securing your property properly can also help protect it from any unexpected events.” She also suggested that people check whether their insurance covers the value of gifts received this Christmas.