First kisses and marriage ceremony days amongst high 30 moments Brits wish to relive

The special moments we would love to freeze and relive include our first kiss, landing our dream job and getting the keys to our first home

Sentimental Brits who long for the past are dreaming about reliving their magical moments. They wish they could hold their child for the first time again, go back to a incredible Christmas morning from their childhood or even relive an unforgettable family holiday.

A poll of 2,000 adults found 55% admit to reminiscing about the past up to four times a week. More than half of those polled (57%) said they feel most nostalgic when looking back at moments like these, while 29% even regularly revisit albums of old photos or home videos to help relive their most treasured memories.

The research was commissioned by Tesco Mobile, which encouraged the public to focus on meaningful moments by bringing a frozen van to King’s Cross to hand out complimentary frozen yogurts.

Laura Joseph, chief customer officer at the phone provider, said: “There are certain moments in time we would love to savour for a little longer.

“It lets us hold onto the feelings we felt at the time as well as preserving the emotion and magic of memories we never want to forget.”

The study, carried out via OnePoll, also found that when respondents were asked about freezing a current moment in time, 26% would like to bottle up a special personal experience.

But for nearly half of those polled, stability and certainty in everyday costs is ‘very important’ to them.

Exactly half say price certainty helps them manage their household finances and 48% claim it reduces stress about unexpected expenses.

The spokesperson for Tesco Mobile, which is freezing Clubcard members’ basic monthly price for the duration of their minimum contract, added: “The research shows people aren’t just nostalgic for special moments, but for a time when everyday costs felt more predictable.

“With many wishing they could freeze prices as well as memories, it’s clear that stability plays a huge role in helping households feel more in control.

“So while we can’t help people relive their first kiss or childhood Christmas morning, we can help freeze their monthly bills.

“When costs are easier to manage, it can reduce stress and give people greater confidence in their day‑to‑day finances.”

TOP 30 MOMENTS BRITS WANT TO FREEZE IN TIME:

1. Holding my child for the first time
2. A family gathering where everyone was still together
3. An unforgettable family holiday
4. My wedding day
5. A magical childhood Christmas morning
6. Getting the keys to my first home
7. A long summer’s day playing outside until it got dark
8. A perfect day at the beach
9. When I passed my driving test
10. Watching my favourite band in concert
11. First kiss
12. The first time I got paid
13. When my favourite sports team had a big win
14. When a parent said “I’m proud of you”
15. A perfect date that felt like a film
16. The last time I belly laughed
17. A simple Sunday lunch at my grandparents’ house
18. The last day of school/ sixth form
19. A lazy Saturday with no responsibilities
20. My graduation
21. Getting my dream job
22. A festival weekend with friends
23. A school trip
24. A big surprise birthday thrown for me
25. My favourite childhood birthday party
26. The first time I saw the sea
27. Hearing an ice cream van on a warm summer’s day
28. First girls/ boys holiday
29. First day of university/ school
30. Securing a big money-saving deal